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SX53 HHG

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,373 mi
Last recorded182,373 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 HHG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 182,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both sides wheel arches corroded

various under body and chassis surface corrosion but not holed

Fail 23 Apr 2019 182,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both sides wheel arches corroded

various under body and chassis surface corrosion but not holed

Pass 25 Apr 2018 173,691 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only just meets requirments (3.7.B.6b)

various under body/chassis surface corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2018 173,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only just meets requirments (3.7.B.6b)

various under body/chassis surface corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2017 165,473 miles

Central exhaust section corroded/deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2017 165,471 miles

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

Central exhaust section corroded/deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 156,523 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 146,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Apr 2015 146,048 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Mar 2014 134,205 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 134,195 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 121,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Plastic covers fitted in rear inner wheel arches

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 121,057 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Plastic covers fitted in rear inner wheel arches

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 111,809 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2011 97,681 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 84,921 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 70,057 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 59,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres 3mm

exhaust corroding at sections

n/s/f tyre 3mm

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2009 59,888 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

exhaust corroding at sections

n/s/f tyre 3mm

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,603 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,335 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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SX53 HHG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SX53 HHG, 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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SX53 HHG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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