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FM53 RXX

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,020 mi
Last recorded147,020 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 RXX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 147,020 miles

Brakes ; Rear brake discs corroded , may be weakened

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 14 %

Brakes ; pipes corroded o/s/f , centre rear , both outer rear

Corrosion ; Areas at n/s/r & o/s/r subframe forward mounting

Registration ; Front number plate deteriorated

Wheel nuts covered , engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 10 Jan 2017 146,916 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Brakes ; Front brakes imbalance 10 % , rear brakes imbalance 13 %

Brakes ; Rear brake discs corroded , may be weakened

Brakes ; pipes corroded o/s/f , centre rear , both outer rear

Corrosion ; Areas at n/s/r & o/s/r subframe forward mounting

Registration ; Front number plate deteriorated

Wheel nuts covered , engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 2 Feb 2016 128,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 122,456 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 116,860 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 116,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 111,355 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 103,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 103,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 94,377 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 85,565 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 78,037 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 77,589 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 68,624 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 53,223 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 RXX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RXX, 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 RXX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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