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AJ54 RBY

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

186,821 mi
Last recorded186,821 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 RBY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 186,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill lip area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside part exhaust deteriorating / clamp

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2019 181,143 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

all four brake discs corroded

centre stop light not working

Fail 24 Apr 2019 181,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

all four brake discs corroded

centre stop light not working

Pass 12 Feb 2018 168,301 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 168,298 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 155,610 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 155,608 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 141,917 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 141,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 128,125 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 128,125 miles

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

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

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

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

both front sidelights deteriated [dim]

o/s/r inner sidelight in/op

Pass 26 Nov 2013 114,081 miles

front suspension top mountings [play]

o/s/r inner side light in/op

Fail 26 Nov 2013 114,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front suspension top mountings [play]

o/s/r inner side light in/op

Pass 3 Dec 2012 103,319 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

rear tailpipe corrodded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 103,319 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

rear tailpipe corrodded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 85,616 miles

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

front tyre tread getting low on outter edges

Pass 15 Dec 2010 73,841 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 73,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 60,395 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 48,461 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,346 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 RBY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue 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 AJ54 RBY, 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 RBY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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