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OE53 LNT

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

187,491 mi
Last recorded187,491 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 LNT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 187,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sills heavily undersealed

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 180,875 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 173,434 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 173,434 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2021 167,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear and n/s/f tyres wearing on inside edges

corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2020 162,680 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to underside front and rear of vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2019 152,600 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

travel at handbrake not excessive at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,459 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive l/h and r/h front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 136,992 miles

clip for rear heater coolant pipes corroded

corrosion to front to rear and rear brake pipes

slight bind at os/r brake

Fail 2 Feb 2017 136,992 miles

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

clip for rear heater coolant pipes corroded

corrosion to front to rear and rear brake pipes

slight bind at os/r brake

Pass 16 Aug 2015 130,835 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and ns/r inside edges (4.1.E.1)

os/r brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 14 Sep 2014 117,805 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 117,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

cannot check os rear seat belt, child seats fitted os rear centre rear

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 100,896 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 100,896 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,678 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,776 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 72,956 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 63,447 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,170 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 42,758 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 42,758 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.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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OE53 LNT is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LNT, 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 LNT is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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