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OV53 UEG

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,503 mi
Last recorded130,503 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 UEG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 130,503 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 120,956 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 112,153 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 112,153 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 104,104 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 103,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 93,406 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 93,406 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 84,246 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 74,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,281 miles

6th and 7th seat removed cannot inspect seat belt operation

Fail 25 Jun 2008 64,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

6th and 7th seat removed cannot inspect seat belt operation

Pass 26 Jun 2007 51,433 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 51,432 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 44,288 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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OV53 UEG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OV53 UEG, 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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What year was OV53 UEG registered?

OV53 UEG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is OV53 UEG safe to buy?

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