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RY53 LNJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,588 mi
Last recorded166,588 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 LNJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 166,588 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated / has a minor leak

n/s/r tyre on limit and wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre on limit and wearing heavily on inner edge, advise replaced asap

steering / suspension has play

Pass 16 Jan 2015 145,573 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2014 125,766 miles

n/s top suspension mounting slight play and lift

Fail 16 Jan 2014 125,760 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

n/s top suspension mounting slight play and lift

spare wheel loose

Pass 29 Jan 2013 106,393 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 106,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 92,769 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 92,769 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 92,769 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 76,974 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 60,387 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 50,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 40,283 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,094 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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RY53 LNJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RY53 LNJ, 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 RY53 LNJ registered?

RY53 LNJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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The MOT history for RY53 LNJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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