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OE53 GDZ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,335 mi
Last recorded176,335 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 GDZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 176,335 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 176,335 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer 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 Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 167,107 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 167,107 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 156,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 156,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 145,668 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear seats missing,

Pass 17 May 2013 134,774 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 122,426 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 108,675 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 108,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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)

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

Offside front and nearside front inner c/v boots split

Pass 30 Dec 2010 104,039 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 89,765 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 74,664 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 60,932 miles

both inner cv gaitors split

Pass 3 Jan 2007 45,176 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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OE53 GDZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE53 GDZ, 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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OE53 GDZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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