CarVerify

Free Car Check

OE53 SYO

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,880 mi
Last recorded166,880 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 166,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 155,517 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 149,075 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 149,050 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 140,550 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 127,290 miles

Offside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter deterioating

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 118,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad oil leakl

both front top suspension mountings noisy

engine bay covers fitted

nearside front outer c/v boot starting to leak

nearside front tyre only just legal

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

offside front inner drive shaft boot starting to leak

offside front tyre treads wearing on inner edge

slight play in both front drive shafts

wear in engine and gearbox mountings

Fail 13 Jan 2017 118,524 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front link rods (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad oil leakl

both front top suspension mountings noisy

engine bay covers fitted

nearside front outer c/v boot starting to leak

nearside front tyre only just legal

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

offside front inner drive shaft boot starting to leak

offside front tyre treads wearing on inner edge

slight play in both front drive shafts

wear in engine and gearbox mountings

Pass 30 Dec 2015 113,430 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad oil leak

both front upper suspension mounts worn

both rear tyres perished and treads worn low

lower gearbox mounting very worn

Pass 8 Jan 2015 107,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

slight movement in lower gearbox mounting

slight roughness in both front top suspension mounts

tread wearing low on both rear tyres

Fail 8 Jan 2015 107,654 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

slight movement in lower gearbox mounting

slight roughness in both front top suspension mounts

tread wearing low on both rear tyres

Pass 31 Dec 2013 99,879 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 92,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside Door Mirror damaged

nearside front Tyre tread worn low on inner & outer shoulders

offside front Tyre tread worn smooth on inner shoulder

offside rear Tyre worn low on inner half of tread

Pass 4 Jan 2012 83,351 miles

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

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

o/s front drive shaft inner joint worn slight noise

Pass 6 Jan 2011 75,427 miles

nsf tyre poor

Fail 6 Jan 2011 75,427 miles

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

nsf tyre poor

Pass 15 Jan 2010 67,745 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 67,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 56,356 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 56,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 45,857 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 45,857 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 35,360 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 35,360 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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
Full Ford Galaxy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OE53 SYO is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE53 SYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OE53 SYO?

You can check the full history of OE53 SYO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OE53 SYO registered?

OE53 SYO is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is OE53 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE53 SYO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE53 SYO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OE53 SYO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.