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NC53 ONJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,583 mi
Last recorded135,583 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 ONJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 135,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer & under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside front sill edge not in a prescribed area

corrosion to offside front sill edge but not within prescribed area

Pass 13 Jan 2020 134,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer & under sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2019 131,805 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 131,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear effort lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 127,308 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 127,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 127,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

remove items from drivers view

Pass 17 Jan 2017 124,829 miles

both front top strut mounts slight play

osr tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2017 124,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust broken (7.1.2)

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

both front top strut mounts slight play

osr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2016 117,060 miles

Nibble to rear exhausted joint small blow

Oil leaks

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 117,060 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)

Nibble to rear exhausted joint small blow

Oil leaks

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 108,357 miles

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

rear sill slightly dented

Pass 14 Jan 2014 100,547 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 92,503 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 92,482 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 84,819 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 84,807 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 75,395 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 66,781 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 53,430 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,159 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 28,923 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 28,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NC53 ONJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ONJ, 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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NC53 ONJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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