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NC53 WLR

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

163,500 mi
Last recorded163,500 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 163,500 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole splits and grease seepages (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak around engine areas ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all fitted ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides outer sills corroded in places and plates welded on in patches and poor repairs

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

heavy underbody corrosion to all areas

Fail 16 Mar 2017 163,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chasiss (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chasiss (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired central sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 155,682 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2016 155,682 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 142,030 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2015 142,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 May 2014 130,226 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f bol joint dust cover damge

o/s/f inner sill corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 128,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 128,058 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 123,762 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 123,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

condition of offside front outer sill

Pass 20 Jul 2011 118,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condition of offside front outer sill

Pass 6 Jul 2010 111,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 104,255 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 104,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 95,159 miles

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

nearside rear third row seat belt not checked as seat not fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2008 95,157 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

nearside rear third row seat belt not checked as seat not fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2007 80,861 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 80,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WLR is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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