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LR53 TAN

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,232 mi
Last recorded88,232 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 TAN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2014 88,232 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 88,232 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 85,514 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still supported by other montings

exhaust mountings corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2014 85,514 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still supported by other montings

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 83,783 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn low (inner edges).

Fail 5 Jan 2012 83,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn low (inner edges).

Pass 24 Jan 2011 82,746 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 82,746 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 80,218 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 69,988 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,986 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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LR53 TAN is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 TAN, 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 TAN is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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