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GR53 EFO

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,180 mi
Last recorded99,180 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 EFO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,180 miles

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

n/s front tyreouter edge worn

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

o/s rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 22 Oct 2013 99,180 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s front tyreouter edge worn

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

o/s rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 12 Apr 2013 98,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 93,406 miles

o/s rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 5 Apr 2012 93,406 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 88,393 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 88,393 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 82,647 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 74,901 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 74,901 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

n/s inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 11 Apr 2008 64,602 miles

offside rear tyre 2 to 3mm tread(getting low)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,413 miles

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

Offside 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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GR53 EFO 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 GR53 EFO, 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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GR53 EFO is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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