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PF53 RUC

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

153,535 mi
Last recorded153,535 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 153,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

plastic under trays fitted impairing inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2018 148,486 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 148,427 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 143,762 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 143,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger x 2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 137,037 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 137,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split around securing clip. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 130,957 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 130,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 123,436 miles

all tyres worn on edges + perishing , wheel tracking to be checked .

bonnet difficult to close

brake warning light on dash , road wheels to be removed , brake linings to be thoroughly checked asap.

dampers week

front lower arms , back bushes deteriorating

rear brake piping has surface corrosion

rear foot brakes stiff , hand brake stiff .

vehicle has been road tested

Fail 15 Sep 2014 123,420 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres worn on edges + perishing , wheel tracking to be checked .

bonnet difficult to close

brake warning light on dash , road wheels to be removed , brake linings to be thoroughly checked asap.

dampers week

front lower arms , back bushes deteriorating

rear brake piping has surface corrosion

rear foot brakes stiff , hand brake stiff .

vehicle has been road tested

Pass 10 Jul 2013 114,894 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r tyre side wall perishing

Fail 9 Jul 2013 114,894 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r tyre side wall perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 103,606 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 92,786 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 92,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 82,478 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 82,478 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 69,934 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 58,378 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 58,378 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,003 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 45,003 miles

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

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 RUC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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