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VA53 VXO

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,278 mi
Last recorded145,278 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 VXO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 145,278 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

handbrake performance low offside rear

Pass 4 Dec 2024 140,898 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed (not in prescribe area)

Pass 30 Nov 2023 139,056 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front out riggers to inner sills corroded nearside and offside

handbrake performance low offside rear

Pass 1 Dec 2022 136,544 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 136,542 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 133,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

handbrake performance low on offside rear

Pass 7 Dec 2020 130,902 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 128,052 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 128,052 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 123,118 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 123,118 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 118,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 113,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 107,429 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 101,112 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 94,935 miles

front brake discs corroded in poor condition n/s+o/s

Fail 4 Dec 2013 94,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs corroded in poor condition n/s+o/s

Pass 5 Dec 2012 87,917 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2011 82,570 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 82,489 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 76,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2009 70,718 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)

both rear discs in poor condition

Fail 7 Dec 2009 70,638 miles

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

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

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

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)

both rear discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2008 60,740 miles

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

babyseat fitted offside rear

belly pan fitted

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside rear seat missing

offside front anti-roll bar drop link grease boots split

Fail 10 Dec 2007 51,132 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

babyseat fitted nearside rear

both lower arm all bushes starting to perish

front discs lipped

nearside doors damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside inner cv boot split

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear discs worn and heavily corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,132 miles

nearside inner cv boot split

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

Oil leak

babyseat fitted nearside rear

both lower arm all bushes starting to perish

front discs lipped

nearside doors damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear discs worn and heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,157 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 39,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

tested in damp conditions

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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VA53 VXO is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA53 VXO, 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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VA53 VXO is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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