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AJ04 BPU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

196,019 mi
Last recorded196,019 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 BPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 196,019 miles

Both front floor sections corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 173,884 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 161,094 miles

Nearside rear tyre low Offside front tyre low tread

Sills corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 146,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 145,792 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 133,205 miles

Centre nearside seat not presented for test

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn abnormally (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear seats not presented for test

Pass 21 Apr 2015 123,711 miles

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

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

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

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

rear seats removed

Fail 16 Apr 2015 123,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

rear seats removed

Pass 25 Mar 2014 116,619 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 106,431 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 96,743 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 85,182 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 85,051 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 73,166 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,133 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 46,319 miles

nsf osf tyres worn on inside

Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,734 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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AJ04 BPU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AJ04 BPU, 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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AJ04 BPU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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