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NC53 OSU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,302 mi
Last recorded114,302 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 114,302 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 104,734 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES WORN

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 104,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES WORN

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,003 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 91,003 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 86,487 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 86,487 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 76,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 May 2009 121,821 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 121,821 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 120,200 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 120,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 84,618 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 65,061 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 47,400 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 47,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 35,548 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 OSU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OSU, 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 OSU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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