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AD53 RJO

2004 Ford Galaxy

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,655 mi
Last recorded139,655 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 RJO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 139,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear under lower and outer sills rusting

centre exhaust rusting

front chassis legs rusting

Pass 21 Nov 2017 130,583 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

very slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Nov 2017 130,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

very slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2016 123,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

off side front chassis leg and jacking point corroded

only 3 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2016 123,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

off side front chassis leg and jacking point corroded

only 3 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2015 116,089 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 116,085 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 107,621 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

no seat fitted to near side centre row

Pass 26 Nov 2013 99,865 miles

no rear row of seats fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Nov 2013 99,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

no rear row of seats fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Nov 2012 91,630 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

off side electric headlamp height adjuster inoperative

Pass 16 Jan 2012 83,309 miles

Full seatbelt inspection could not be carried out due to some of the rear seats missing

Wipers smeary

Pass 18 Jan 2011 73,070 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 62,942 miles

Exhaust rae silencer slightly blowing and rusted

Pass 19 Jan 2009 53,239 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 53,239 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,589 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,112 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 RJO is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RJO, 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 RJO is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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