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AD53 RHA

2004 Ford Galaxy

Gold Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,119 mi
Last recorded123,119 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 RHA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2019 123,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Middle belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Front Passenger mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear silencer corroded ( back box )

Pass 9 Mar 2018 106,362 miles

Body has slight corrosion under-side of vehicle and rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated x2

play in steering rack inner joints offside front

Fail 9 Mar 2018 106,362 miles

Body has slight corrosion under-side of vehicle and rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated x2

play in steering rack inner joints offside front

Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,480 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,112 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,342 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly deteriorated

inner sills corroded

rear seats missing

Fail 27 Jan 2015 66,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly deteriorated

inner sills corroded

inner steering arms corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear seats missing

Pass 17 Jan 2014 59,056 miles

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

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

centre to rear exhaust join clamp broken

exhaust system in a very poor condition (corroded)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 59,056 miles

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

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

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

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

advise tracking check when tyres are replaced

centre to rear exhaust join clamp broken

exhaust system in a very poor condition (corroded)

front discs badly corroded on inner faces

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,764 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 40,651 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 40,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,507 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 33,024 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,809 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 20,538 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 20,538 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 RHA is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AD53 RHA, 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 RHA is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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