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GR53 HYH

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,029 mi
Last recorded183,029 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 HYH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 183,029 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 172,654 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 159,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 153,653 miles

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

o/s & n/s reverse lamp damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2018 153,614 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount broken / rusted away (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

engine oil level on minimum

o/s & n/s reverse lamp damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2017 145,359 miles

Front exhaust mounts heavily corroded/weakened

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

insufficient oil in engine 1 lit added to get to min level

Fail 7 Feb 2017 145,359 miles

Front exhaust mounts heavily corroded/weakened

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

insufficient oil in engine 1 lit added to get to min level

Pass 20 Jan 2016 137,255 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2016 137,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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

engine oil level excessively low

Pass 3 Dec 2014 126,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside inner cv boot slightly deteriated

offside & nearside front shockabsorber top mounts showing signs of wear

Pass 3 Jan 2014 118,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust support heavily corroded

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2014 118,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust support heavily corroded

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 107,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 107,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 97,650 miles

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

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

front exhaust pipe mounts heavily corroded

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2010 85,172 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 85,172 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre worn close to wear limits

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2009 74,068 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

coolant level low

offside rear anti roll bar bush has slight play

oil level low

Fail 27 Jun 2009 74,068 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

coolant level low

offside rear anti roll bar bush has slight play

oil level low

Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,814 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,084 miles

front brake discs worn

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 HYH is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HYH, 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 HYH is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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