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KT53 AAJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

130,033 mi
Last recorded130,033 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 AAJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 130,033 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joints both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

under side corroding

Fail 13 Feb 2019 130,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under side corroding

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joints both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 125,874 miles

Nearside Front mirror damaged

slight down pipe leak

Pass 2 Feb 2017 115,420 miles

Centre Exhaust rusty

Front brake pads

Fail 1 Feb 2017 115,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust rusty

Front brake pads

Pass 24 Sep 2015 104,828 miles

215/55/16 97W XL

3rd row seats removed at time of test so unable to check seatbelts

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover damage and also ball joint heat shield damaged and close to brake disc (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre low on tread

slight play in front inner steering tie rods

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Fail 16 Sep 2015 104,822 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

215/55/16 97W XL

3rd row seats removed at time of test so unable to check seatbelts

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre low on tread

slight play in front inner steering tie rods

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 16 Sep 2014 91,639 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 78,661 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2014 78,661 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,000 miles

exhaust very rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2013 75,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust very rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,597 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER TREAD AREA.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER TREAD AREA.

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTER TREAD AREA.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 73,597 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER TREAD AREA.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER TREAD AREA.

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTER TREAD AREA.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 66,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 59,611 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 59,597 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,395 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,736 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 47,734 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 35,147 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 35,147 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KT53 AAJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KT53 AAJ, 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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KT53 AAJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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