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WR53 ZTE

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

195,555 mi
Last recorded195,555 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 ZTE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 195,555 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 195,550 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 188,201 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 188,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outer rigger near most rear sub frame area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 181,840 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 181,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength most rear sub frame mount outer rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 165,311 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 165,163 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 150,861 miles

Nearside Front Outer Worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 150,650 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 141,401 miles

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

rear shocks weak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 141,344 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear shocks weak

Pass 1 Feb 2014 136,032 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 135,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 128,273 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 128,273 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 102,420 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 106,613 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 106,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 89,029 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2008 72,099 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 56,630 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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WR53 ZTE is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WR53 ZTE, 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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WR53 ZTE is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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