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PF53 NXJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,725 mi
Last recorded175,725 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 NXJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 175,725 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 175,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 172,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 171,862 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable corroded

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 2 Feb 2018 168,439 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 168,435 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 164,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 161,598 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 161,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 152,417 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 145,732 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 145,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 140,684 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 134,585 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 128,682 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 128,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 114,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 114,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 95,635 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 75,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 75,617 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 51,761 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 51,655 miles

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

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

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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PF53 NXJ 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 62.5%.

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 PF53 NXJ, 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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PF53 NXJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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