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PL53 BDY

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

266,080 mi
Last recorded266,080 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 BDY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 May 2017 266,080 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both O/S N/S rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe through to rear (7.1.2)

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low not able to adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill & O/S/F sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front chassis under seat area (6.1.B.2)

Central exhaust bracket broken

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

O/S/R tyre worn badly on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear & N/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Both rear rear seats incorrectly fitted not allowing proper usage of seat belt

Fail 25 Apr 2017 265,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 250,426 miles

Nearside Front body damage

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 250,423 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front body damage

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 234,951 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 210,186 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 210,186 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 192,815 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 181,127 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 165,917 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 153,400 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 153,400 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 137,799 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 121,895 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 106,851 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 91,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,623 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 71,519 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 71,519 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 56,116 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 56,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,534 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PL53 BDY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PL53 BDY, 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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PL53 BDY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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