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FP53 GBX

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

187,294 mi
Last recorded187,294 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 GBX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 187,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Nearside inner rack arm slight play

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 186,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Nearside inner rack arm slight play

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 171,531 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 171,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 153,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn and corroded.

Fail 2 Nov 2013 152,941 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 136,105 miles

Both front chassis rails corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2011 117,457 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 29 Oct 2011 117,343 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 29 Oct 2010 98,849 miles

both nearside and offside inner cv boots split

brake pad light on

service light on

Fail 16 Oct 2010 98,195 miles

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

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

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

both nearside and offside inner cv boots split

Pass 29 Oct 2009 82,167 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both inner driveshaft gaitors split

service lamp on

Fail 22 Oct 2009 81,323 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both inner driveshaft gaitors split

service lamp on

Pass 21 Oct 2008 65,373 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 65,373 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 62,726 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 62,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 54,474 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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FP53 GBX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FP53 GBX, 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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FP53 GBX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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