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AD53 OSG

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,589 mi
Last recorded96,589 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OSG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2026 96,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt middle (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner /outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust clamp broken (still secure)

Pass 17 Jun 2025 88,582 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust clamp broken but still secure

Fail 17 Jun 2025 88,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust clamp broken but still secure

Pass 4 Jun 2024 82,370 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/R SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 24 May 2023 81,133 miles

Backbox corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 79,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 May 2021 77,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,and perishing 215/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 May 2021 76,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,and perishing 215/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020 75,350 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside forward outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2019 72,572 miles

slight corrosion to offside forward outer sill

Fail 5 Jun 2019 72,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around front sub frame nearside rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around front sub frame offside rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to offside forward outer sill

Pass 12 Jun 2018 70,551 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 2 Jun 2018 70,531 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated off-side front wires broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 68,842 miles

Central Exhaust system central hanger missing.

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s discs affected. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from flexi to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has 1.6mm tread. Inner edge worn bald. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has 3mm tread. Inner edge worn bald.

Rear Exhaust rear silencer box outer skin corroded/breaking up.

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both o/s and n/s dampers affected. (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both o/s and n/s springs affected. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 68,842 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from flexi to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust system central hanger missing.

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s discs affected. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from flexi to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has 1.6mm tread. Inner edge worn bald. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has 3mm tread. Inner edge worn bald.

Rear Exhaust rear silencer box outer skin corroded/breaking up.

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both o/s and n/s dampers affected. (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both o/s and n/s springs affected. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,286 miles

rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 65,249 miles

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

brake pad warning light on.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 62,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting missing but system still secure.

rear silencer corroded.

windscreen washer fluid level low.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,157 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,570 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,943 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall perished

o/s/r tyre inner edges slightly bold

Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,008 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,687 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Feb 2007 29,933 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 29,933 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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AD53 OSG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AD53 OSG, 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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AD53 OSG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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