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AJ54 XBV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,739 mi
Last recorded168,739 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 XBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 168,739 miles

1/ handbrake reading just met

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 168,739 miles

1/ handbrake reading just met

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 168,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 164,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 164,948 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 161,829 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 161,829 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 157,665 miles

1/ engine cover fitted preventing me from seeing some components

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 150,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 150,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 143,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 143,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 134,138 miles

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

n/s/f, centre, n/s/r seat buckle cracked, brake pipes surface rust, n/s/f top shocker mount slight lift,

Pass 27 Mar 2010 114,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

apsre tyre missing

brakepipes covered by substance unable to check properly

exhaust system coroded

front brakes slightly juddering

n/s/f mirror missing

nearside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm will need to be change soon

o/s/f balljoint rubber split

rear exhaust box corroded and starting to break away will need to be changed soon

steering rack has slight play

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Mar 2009 91,662 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brakes slightly juddering

front discs slightly worn

front pads wearing low

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 XBV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XBV, 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 XBV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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