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LR53 LUT

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

210,610 mi
Last recorded210,610 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 LUT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 210,610 miles

FRONT CHASSIS OUTRIGGERS CORRODED

FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR DISCS POOR

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 210,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened BROKEN (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

FRONT CHASSIS OUTRIGGERS CORRODED

FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR DISCS POOR

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 201,966 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

hand brake return spring broken

n/s repeater damaged

outer sills damaged

outer sills damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2016 201,965 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

brake pipes corroded

hand brake return spring broken

n/s repeater damaged

outer sills damaged

outer sills damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2015 196,312 miles

exhaust corroded

front chassis outriggers corroded

front suspension top mountings worn

Fail 23 Jul 2015 196,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

exhaust corroded

front chassis outriggers corroded

front suspension top mountings worn

Pass 15 Aug 2014 187,322 miles

Both front felxi brake pipes perished & cracking

Both front upper strut mounts have play / movement -very close to excess-

Nearside front outer CV boot leaking grease -close to excess- (pin holed)

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded (heavy) -close to excess-

Offside front outer CV boot loose (clip insecure)

Small chips to front screen

Pass 20 Aug 2013 178,343 miles

Both front brake flexi pipes perished & cracking

Both front tyres worn (heavy) on edges -close to excess- (tread not cut as deep tho')

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded -close to excess- next to flexi pipes

Engine oil leaks

Nearside front chassis rail / leg corroded around suspension mounting points

Fail 15 Aug 2013 178,319 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both front brake flexi pipes perished & cracking

Both front tyres worn (heavy) on edges -close to excess- (tread not cut as deep tho')

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded -close to excess- next to flexi pipes

Engine oil leaks

Nearside front chassis rail / leg corroded around suspension mounting points

Pass 16 Aug 2012 171,488 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 171,488 miles

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

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

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 9 Aug 2011 158,760 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 158,760 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 144,775 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine undertray fited.

steering rack slightly damp.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 130,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

osf tyre side wall deteriorated

pas noise

Pass 15 Aug 2008 116,442 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 116,442 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 88,696 miles

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 88,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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LR53 LUT is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LR53 LUT, 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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LR53 LUT is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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