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HS53 KNE

2004 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,649 mi
Last recorded148,649 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 KNE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 148,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 148,649 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 138,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bearing noise from engine area

wipers poor

Fail 10 Oct 2016 138,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bearing noise from engine area

wipers poor

Pass 5 Oct 2015 126,016 miles

Body work damaged

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside door mirror damaged but secure

Fail 5 Oct 2015 126,011 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Body work damaged

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside door mirror damaged but secure

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 118,177 miles

Bonnet latch sticks

Both front brake flexihoses starting to perish

Both front lower ball joint gaiters badly deteriorated and offside starting to leak

Centre exhaust system mounting bracket broken

Driver's wing mirror loose

Nearside front tyre worn right to the legal limit in places and will be illegal soon

Nearside rear metal brake pipe rusty

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 118,177 miles

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

Bonnet latch sticks

Both front brake flexihoses starting to perish

Both front lower ball joint gaiters badly deteriorated and offside starting to leak

Centre exhaust system mounting bracket broken

Driver's wing mirror loose

Nearside front tyre worn right to the legal limit in places and will be illegal soon

Nearside rear metal brake pipe rusty

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 106,934 miles

o/s door mirror damaged

rear exhaust silencer corroded

under engine covers

Fail 6 Nov 2013 106,926 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s door mirror damaged

rear exhaust silencer corroded

under engine covers

Pass 13 Nov 2012 94,688 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

front wishbone rear bushes showing cracks

o/s headlamp height adjuster in-op but dip light is set ok

rear brake hose metal ends showing corrosion

rear brake pipes showing slight pitting

rear silencer corroded and in poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2012 94,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

front wishbone rear bushes showing cracks

o/s headlamp height adjuster in-op but dip light is set ok

rear brake hose metal ends showing corrosion

rear brake pipes showing slight pitting

rear silencer corroded and in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2011 82,671 miles

chips in windscreen

clamp missing from rear silencer connection but joint not leaking

front and rear tyres differant makes

front tyres worn on inside shoulder and are at 3.00mm

o/s/r tyre wall showing cracking around sidewall

rear brake hose metal ends showing corrosion

rear silencer heavily corroded and in a poor state

surface corrosion showing on rear brake pipes

third row of seats not fitted unable to check seat belts

Pass 30 Nov 2010 72,784 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers poor

Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,490 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 55,479 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front no. plate cracked

some wear showing inner edges of both front tyres

unable to see fully under due to splash tray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2008 47,720 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,418 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS DENTED

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

Offside Front 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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HS53 KNE is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HS53 KNE, 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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HS53 KNE is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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