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LM53 YXW

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,132 mi
Last recorded50,132 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 YXW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 50,132 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge only just met requirements for mot replacement/repair recommended ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge only just met requirements for mot replacement/repair recommended ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row 6&7 not allowing full inspection of adult belt

general corrosion to suspension components and chassis

Fail 4 Jun 2026 50,132 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clap missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge only just met requirements for mot replacement/repair recommended ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge only just met requirements for mot replacement/repair recommended ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row 6&7 not allowing full inspection of adult belt

general corrosion to suspension components and chassis

Pass 28 May 2025 48,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/chassis only just met the requirements for MOT. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/chassis only just met the requirements for MOT. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge only just met the requirements for MOT. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 46,797 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly release button damaged (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2row central, 3 row boat seats.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 45,265 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly release button damaged. (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 4,6,7.

Fail 24 May 2023 45,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake lever not releasing correctly release button damaged. (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 4,6,7.

Pass 30 May 2022 43,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x3

Pass 7 Jun 2021 40,881 miles

3rd row seas not present and 2nd row centre seat not present and not tested

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 40,880 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

3rd row seas not present and 2nd row centre seat not present and not tested

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 38,935 miles

Rear Rear seats not present for testing seat numbers 4 6&7

Fail 27 May 2020 38,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear seats not present for testing seat numbers 4 6&7

Pass 16 Apr 2019 35,922 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,633 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 29,934 miles

Front Number plate cracked

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

Nearside Door mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 15 May 2017 29,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Number plate cracked

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

Nearside Door mirror glass cracked

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 26,163 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre rubber cracking

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre rubber cracking

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

Offside Front tyre rubber cracking

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

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

Offside Rear tyre rubber cracking

brake imbalance noted on at front axle

front number plate cracked

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

perish cracks to all tyres advise replacement

Pass 11 Feb 2009 22,584 miles

Centre row seats not fitted correctly. Centre seat is fitted to offside.

Rear brake disc pads are getting thin.

Rearmost (3rd row) seats not fitted for test.

Some damage to front number plate.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,534 miles

Centre row 3 setas and rearmost row 2 seats not firtted at time of test.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 21,533 miles

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

Centre row 3 setas and rearmost row 2 seats not firtted at time of test.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,022 miles

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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LM53 YXW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM53 YXW, 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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LM53 YXW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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