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PG53 TAU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,655 mi
Last recorded198,655 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 TAU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 198,655 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 198,655 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 183,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 183,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 170,726 miles

Engine cover & undertays fitted, obscuring visual inspection of some components.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 170,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and wont adjust on its adjuster. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pipes along underbody are corroding and require attention.

engine oil requires top up.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 159,461 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 150,659 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 150,659 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 139,957 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 130,597 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 120,374 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front pads and discs close to limit

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 110,460 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 102,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 95,327 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 88,609 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 87,096 miles

Backing peeling on front number plate

Fail 15 Jan 2007 87,096 miles

Backing peeling on front number plate

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PG53 TAU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 PG53 TAU, 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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PG53 TAU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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