CarVerify

Free Car Check

NC53 OND

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

75,899 mi
Last recorded75,899 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 OND
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 75,899 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 73,958 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 72,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE TO REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 72,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Towbar coupling too weak (6.1.6 (h))

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE TO REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 70,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear subframe carriers both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear seats missing

Various signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2022 70,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear subframe carriers both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear seats missing

Various signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2021 68,547 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All however Nearside rear discs more corroded then others (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 68,547 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All however Nearside rear discs more corroded then others (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides front box section of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 67,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Minor leak of gases centre pipe

Nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre perished and wearing on edges

Offside front tyre perished

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 Nov 2019 65,924 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Exhaust back box joint corroded

Minor leak of gases from centre box

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Signs of corrosion in places

Fail 18 Nov 2019 65,924 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Exhaust back box joint corroded

Minor leak of gases from centre box

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Signs of corrosion in places

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front inner chassis legs have small hole either side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,096 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Rear tyres slightly cracked / perished

both front inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 56,794 miles

n/s front tyre is wearing on inner area

o/s & n/s front chassis sections have areas slightly corroded

o/s/f floor area has a area slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre is perished/splitting in tread area

Pass 23 Dec 2016 50,497 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 47,874 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 47,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 45,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 45,243 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

offside front winter tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2014 42,155 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 42,155 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 38,894 miles

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

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2012 36,490 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 36,488 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,857 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 33,857 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 31,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,587 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,446 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 27,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,603 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 20,446 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
Full Ford Galaxy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NC53 OND is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 NC53 OND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NC53 OND?

You can check the full history of NC53 OND by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NC53 OND registered?

NC53 OND is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is NC53 OND safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC53 OND shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NC53 OND have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NC53 OND. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.