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MW53 OAM

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,501 mi
Last recorded156,501 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 OAM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 156,501 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 156,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 154,229 miles

n/s/r seat has child seat fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 154,226 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s/r seat has child seat fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 147,850 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 147,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 137,909 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 127,864 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 127,864 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 110,059 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 103,670 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 93,574 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 89,201 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 74,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,230 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 69,230 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,894 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 46,316 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 46,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,908 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 17,761 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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MW53 OAM is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 MW53 OAM, 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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MW53 OAM is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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