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LF53 UEP

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,951 mi
Last recorded100,951 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 UEP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 100,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2018 100,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing rear attachment in wrong place (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 100,910 miles

Fuel tank leaking fuel tank damp (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner 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 Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine covers/undertrays

Engine oil low

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

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

Nearside Front wing mirror housing insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear boot seat down not allowing full inspection of the adult seat belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

spare wheel defective

Pass 17 Jun 2016 89,243 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 89,243 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 79,346 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 79,345 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 component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,246 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,098 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,860 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,581 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pad worning light on dash [possibly rear]

coolant leak from rear heater feed pipe/joint

Fail 2 Mar 2011 55,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pad worning light on dash [possibly rear]

coolant leak from rear heater feed pipe/joint

Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,304 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2008 36,597 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 36,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 30,584 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 30,584 miles

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

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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LF53 UEP is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LF53 UEP, 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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LF53 UEP is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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