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NC53 ONL

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

123,448 mi
Last recorded123,448 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 123,448 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2025 117,961 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 114,396 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 109,186 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 103,788 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 103,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2021 100,242 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 98,243 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 92,503 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 86,901 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 81,174 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 75,442 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 67,829 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,870 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 57,405 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 51,621 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,382 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 38,866 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 32,723 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 26,603 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 20,894 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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NC53 ONL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 NC53 ONL, 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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What year was NC53 ONL registered?

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

Is NC53 ONL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC53 ONL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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