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HS53 BFV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,440 mi
Last recorded147,440 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 BFV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 147,440 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Feb 2018 147,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 131,617 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2017 131,613 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 115,060 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 101,988 miles

rear silencer rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2014 89,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

eml on

rear exhaust deterating

Pass 24 Jan 2013 79,540 miles

Exhaust rear muffler starting to corrode,ok at time of test.

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2012 69,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 50,985 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 41,909 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,909 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 33,372 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 25,044 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 25,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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HS53 BFV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HS53 BFV, 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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What year was HS53 BFV registered?

HS53 BFV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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