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FH53 EUV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,846 mi
Last recorded147,846 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 EUV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2022 147,846 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel holed by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger holed by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 144,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

N/s/f inner sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 144,704 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 29 Jul 2020 142,642 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f and o/s/f jacking points have slight corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2019 137,115 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 129,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 129,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 120,655 miles

Corrosion present in o\s & n\s inner & outer sill panels.

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Rear mount as on O/S. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 120,619 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger to chassis near rear front sub frame mounting marked with chalk. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Rear mount as on O/S. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 114,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre main (around clips) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 111,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 111,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 107,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 107,323 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 102,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 95,719 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 95,719 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 87,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 87,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 80,521 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 70,889 miles

3rd row N/S seat not fitted.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2008 62,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2007 55,921 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 46,913 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 46,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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FH53 EUV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 97,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH53 EUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FH53 EUV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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