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FX53 KPK

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,060 mi
Last recorded151,060 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 KPK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 151,060 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front inner CV boot deteriorated.

Oil leak.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 20 Feb 2016 151,060 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside front inner CV boot deteriorated.

Oil leak.

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 138,387 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside front CV boot deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside front inner CV boot deteriorated.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 8 Feb 2014 123,623 miles

Bonnet stay broken.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Brake pad warning light on.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Sills slightly damaged and starting to corrode.

Steering operation slightly rough.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 123,616 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet stay broken.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Brake pad warning light on.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Sills slightly damaged and starting to corrode.

Steering operation slightly rough.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 123,130 miles

Unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to items on seat.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 123,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to items on seat.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 105,680 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Nearside front driveshaft inner boot insecure.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 104,885 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 79,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

unable to check two rear seat belts because seats not fitted in

Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,461 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 48,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside 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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FX53 KPK is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FX53 KPK, 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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FX53 KPK is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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