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NV53 ZXJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,301 mi
Last recorded141,301 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 ZXJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 141,301 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 141,300 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 141,295 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 126,121 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 126,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear seats not in correct positions for seat belts

Pass 25 Apr 2013 114,222 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 114,221 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 121,097 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 112,796 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 112,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 102,317 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 92,064 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 84,131 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 74,957 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 74,954 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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NV53 ZXJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NV53 ZXJ, 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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NV53 ZXJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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