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NC53 OPN

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,134 mi
Last recorded149,134 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 OPN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 149,134 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 149,131 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear cylinder pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Nearside 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 15 Sep 2015 148,850 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 140,940 miles

both front suspension top mounts noisey

front brake discs corroded and worn

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

plastic cover fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2014 140,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front suspension top mounts noisey

front brake discs corroded and worn

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

plastic cover fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2013 129,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 129,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 117,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alloys scuffed

brake pipes corroding

o/s lower ball joint boot pin hole

Fail 29 Aug 2012 117,923 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alloys scuffed

brake pipes corroding

o/s lower ball joint boot pin hole

Pass 30 Aug 2011 105,948 miles

both inner cv gaiters split.

cracking to various suspension bushes.

front flexy brake hoses perished and cracking.

n/s/f tyre worn low.

noise from steering rack and slight play.

o/s/r tyre badly perished and worn.

oil leaks.

sirface corrosion to various brake pipes.

slight fluctuation to front brake.

slight play in front strutt top mounts.

wear to front brake discs.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 105,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both inner cv gaiters split.

cracking to various suspension bushes.

front flexy brake hoses perished and cracking.

n/s/f tyre worn low.

noise from steering rack and slight play.

o/s/r tyre badly perished and worn.

oil leaks.

sirface corrosion to various brake pipes.

slight fluctuation to front brake.

slight play in front strutt top mounts.

wear to front brake discs.

Pass 26 May 2010 89,982 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyr slightly scrubbed on edges of tread and sidewall starting to perish

Fail 26 May 2010 89,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyr slightly scrubbed on edges of tread and sidewall starting to perish

Pass 2 Jun 2009 77,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 12 Mar 2008 59,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

possible oil leak from offside driveshaft inner joint

Pass 3 Mar 2007 43,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OPN is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OPN, 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 OPN is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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