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AJ54 FBY

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,657 mi
Last recorded156,657 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 FBY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 156,657 miles

Exhaust corroded and leaking at back box/centre pipe join

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS+OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front strut top mounts worn/have play

NS+OS Sills and jacking points heavily corroded

NSR Parking brake slow/lazy suspect calliper issue

Oil leaks

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS+OS And both wearing very low on edges, advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 155,383 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre central seat missing ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front heavy advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point not within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point not within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 155,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre central seat missing ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front heavy advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point not within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point not within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 142,423 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroding

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

Offside Front jacking point corroding

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 132,045 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 123,869 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 113,171 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 113,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscurieng some engine components

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering rack inner joints

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2015 103,170 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 103,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 94,601 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 87,182 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 87,128 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 77,869 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 72,452 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 66,034 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,906 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 46,165 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,990 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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AJ54 FBY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AJ54 FBY, 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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AJ54 FBY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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