MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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 ()
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 ()
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
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
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)
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)
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
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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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