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2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,004 mi
Last recorded180,004 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 180,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 180,004 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 176,363 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 176,363 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 172,291 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2013 153,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 145,157 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 145,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 132,502 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 115,818 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 105,135 miles

Oil leak

hazard light switch sticking

Pass 4 Dec 2008 98,253 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 95,734 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 91,295 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 91,295 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 69,602 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON †

BRAKE WARNING WIRES NOT CORRECTLY LOCATED IN CLIPS

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Dec 2006 69,602 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON †

BRAKE WARNING WIRES NOT CORRECTLY LOCATED IN CLIPS

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 WLK is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 LF53 WLK, 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 WLK is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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