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GD53 HWC

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,279 mi
Last recorded151,279 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 HWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 151,279 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished in sidewall.

Fail 29 Jun 2017 151,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished in sidewall.

Pass 1 Jul 2016 144,478 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 144,478 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damage. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush . (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 138,651 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 10 Jun 2014 131,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 124,220 miles

both front tyres getting low/ o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 115,555 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 104,691 miles

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

center exhaust box slight cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2010 93,843 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 81,649 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 81,649 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 63,160 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 49,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner treads.

screen washer fluid level low.

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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GD53 HWC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GD53 HWC, 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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GD53 HWC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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