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SN53 BJH

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

278,610 mi
Last recorded278,610 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 BJH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 278,610 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 278,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR WISH BONE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 206,109 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 131,090 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 90,068 miles

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

brake pipes showing slightsigns of corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2013 90,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes showing slightsigns of corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2012 80,497 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2011 72,627 miles

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)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 72,627 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 61,759 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 61,759 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r hand brake inop

Pass 30 Dec 2008 53,773 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 45,891 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 45,891 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 38,592 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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SN53 BJH is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN53 BJH, 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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SN53 BJH is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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