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AD53 PDV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

181,659 mi
Last recorded181,659 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 PDV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 181,659 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 181,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 167,810 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 167,810 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 163,761 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge's

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge's

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 160,718 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under body corroded but no holes

Pass 16 Jan 2015 147,495 miles

both front top suspension mountings have lift

brakw pipes corrodding

exhaust corroded & blowing

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jan 2015 147,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front top suspension mountings have lift

brakw pipes corrodding

exhaust corroded & blowing

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2014 129,184 miles

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

exhaust rusting

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2013 110,662 miles

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

brake warning light on

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2013 110,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake warning light on

engine oil low

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2012 100,247 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 100,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 88,022 miles

front tyres worn on edges

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 6 Jan 2011 88,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both inner cv boots split

front tyres worn on edges

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 4 Jan 2010 76,736 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f window in-op , stone chips in screen , brake pipes corroded , alloy rims in poor condition , both inner c.v boots leaking

Fail 4 Jan 2010 76,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs heavily worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f window in-op , stone chips in screen , brake pipes corroded , alloy rims in poor condition , both inner c.v boots leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2009 62,599 miles

both rear tyre treads stepped

curb damage and corrosion to alloy wheels

engine under tray fitted

front discs corroded and heavily worn

front tyres wearing edges

o/s/r seat missing

rear wiper smeering

slight smeer to front wipers

Fail 5 Jan 2009 62,599 miles

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

both rear tyre treads stepped

curb damage and corrosion to alloy wheels

engine under tray fitted

front discs corroded and heavily worn

front tyres wearing edges

o/s/r seat missing

rear wiper smeering

slight smeer to front wipers

Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,431 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,474 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 PDV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AD53 PDV, 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 PDV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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