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NC53 ORN

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,580 mi
Last recorded127,580 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 127,580 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 127,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 121,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded and slight leak

Pass 29 Sep 2016 115,431 miles

Offside wing mirror temp repair

both front tyres low

Fail 28 Sep 2016 115,430 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside wing mirror temp repair

both front tyres low

Pass 9 Dec 2015 106,905 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Nearside Front tyre worn low, worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroding and damaged

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Front steering rack boot perished

Offside Front tyre worn low on limit, worn inner edge

slight play both front top strut mounts

Pass 20 Jan 2015 98,640 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front flexy brake hoses perished

both front top strut mouns have slight play

nearside rear quarter and door damaged and corroded

nearside rear shock damp with oil

Pass 22 Jan 2014 90,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust system corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2014 90,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust system corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2013 85,580 miles

n/s/r tyre lightly perished on outer sidewall

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

slight roughness can be felt when steering operated

surface rust begining to show around o/s/f jacking point area

Fail 24 Jan 2013 85,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre lightly perished on outer sidewall

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

slight roughness can be felt when steering operated

surface rust begining to show around o/s/f jacking point area

Pass 13 Dec 2011 82,215 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 82,215 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 76,435 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 69,814 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 61,571 miles

child seat fitted in offside outer central row position, therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly

Fail 3 Feb 2009 61,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

child seat fitted in offside outer central row position, therefore unable to check adult seat belt correctly

Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,975 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 43,039 miles

nearside front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside inner driveshaft boot has serious oil leak

nearside rear brake pads low

offside front brake pads low

offside inner driveshaft split and leaking oil

offside rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Jan 2007 43,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake pads low

nearside inner driveshaft boot has serious oil leak

nearside rear brake pads low

offside front brake pads low

offside inner driveshaft split and leaking oil

offside rear brake pads low

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 ORN is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ORN, 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 ORN is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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