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FH53 UML

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

173,742 mi
Last recorded173,742 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 173,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight oil leak under engine

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 20 Jul 2018 173,607 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged Front ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ns and os, inner sill, Marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both front tyres worn inside edges

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underbody and components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2017 151,509 miles

Both rear brake pipes along suspension arms to calipers slightly corroded

General corrosion to both front box sections near inner sill

Leak detected behind engine

Noise detected from o/s/f wheel / driveshaft

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 151,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack ram seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front lower suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Both rear brake pipes along suspension arms to calipers slightly corroded

General corrosion to both front box sections near inner sill

Leak detected behind engine

Noise detected from o/s/f wheel / driveshaft

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 133,485 miles

Both front brake discs heavily corroded

Both front lower suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Child seat fitted to o/s/r

Noise detected when o/s/f wheel is rotated

O/s/r brake pipe to caliper slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2016 133,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section at rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted to o/s/r

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Both front brake discs heavily corroded

Both front lower suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Noise detected when o/s/f wheel is rotated

O/s/r brake pipe to caliper slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 116,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 116,798 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 97,812 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 94,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 84,738 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 84,738 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 77,114 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 69,327 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 60,828 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 60,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,388 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,746 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 36,977 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UML is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UML, 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 UML is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 January 2004.

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