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MM53 EHU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,196 mi
Last recorded102,196 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 EHU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2021 102,196 miles

Central Rear Seat belt of the wrong type 2nd row seat belt does not work in seat (N/S 2nd row and centre seats fitted in wrong places) (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Corroded on spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rest of exhaust system in very poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2020 101,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 101,322 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 98,500 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 93,731 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 90,539 miles

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2017 90,536 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,075 miles

Damage to nearside sil

Damage to offside sil

Engine cover(s) fitted to vehicle

Exhaust back box coroded

Exhaust hangers coroded

Nearside Mirror cracked

Under tray(s) fitted to vehicle

Fail 29 Apr 2016 81,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to nearside sil

Damage to offside sil

Engine cover(s) fitted to vehicle

Exhaust back box coroded

Exhaust hangers coroded

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Mirror cracked

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under tray(s) fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,615 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,500 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

front tyre inner edges worn ..note also front pair of tyre different width and load rating to rear.

front wiper blades starting to smear.

o/s/f mirror is secured by tape

Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,152 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,501 miles

front tyres are incorrect for vehicle

front wipers smearing

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,604 miles

n s f mirror cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2010 49,604 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

n s f mirror cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,813 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s door mirror glass broke

Pass 21 Jan 2008 36,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s door mirror glass broke

Pass 4 Jan 2007 31,120 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

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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MM53 EHU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MM53 EHU, 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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MM53 EHU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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