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SM53 ZBO

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,948 mi
Last recorded152,948 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 ZBO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 152,948 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 152,948 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 138,204 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front upper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre is below 1.6mm outwith mot prescribed areas...advise to replace

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 108,489 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 100,566 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both strut tops

Fail 19 Sep 2012 95,677 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both strut tops

Pass 31 Oct 2011 91,476 miles

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

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

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

power steering pipoes rubbing against each other

Fail 26 Oct 2011 91,476 miles

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

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

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

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

power steering pipoes rubbing against each other

Pass 26 Oct 2010 85,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2010 85,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2009 80,108 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2009 80,108 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2008 75,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 68,849 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 68,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,278 miles

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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SM53 ZBO is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SM53 ZBO, 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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SM53 ZBO is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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