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FM53 PNY

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,956 mi
Last recorded157,956 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 PNY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 157,956 miles

glow plug light flashing

rear seats not fitted at time of test,seat belts not tested

Fail 22 Feb 2022 157,955 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

glow plug light flashing

rear seats not fitted at time of test,seat belts not tested

Pass 26 Jan 2021 147,103 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Jan 2021 147,103 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2020 140,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear seats removed from vehicle

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2020 140,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear seats removed from vehicle

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 136,284 miles

Rear seats removed from vehicle

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2019 136,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear seats removed from vehicle

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 130,506 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear seats removed

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2018 130,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot u/s (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear seats removed

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sills damaged

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 112,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view tapped up (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front wearing inner edge

Offside Front wearing inner edge

all rear seats removed

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/f sills damaged

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2017 112,343 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exh pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exh silencer pipe (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view tapped up (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front wearing inner edge

Offside Front wearing inner edge

all rear seats removed

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/f sills damaged

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 89,399 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exh slight leak (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

all rear seats removed

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 74,192 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges 215/55/16

Fail 3 Feb 2015 74,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges 215/55/16

Pass 14 Jan 2014 70,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre has a cut but not down to the cords

Pass 22 Jan 2013 66,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre has a cut on inner side wall

Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,104 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 63,104 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,164 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,100 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.215/55r16 95h rf

cut in o/s/r tyre inner side wall almost down to cords.

front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 50,179 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut on inner sidewall not showing cords.

slight damage to front flexible brake hoses abs wiring rubbing on them.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 44,595 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 37,787 miles

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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FM53 PNY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM53 PNY, 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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FM53 PNY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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