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AK54 XAL

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,756 mi
Last recorded96,756 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 XAL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 96,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer joint, (corrosion) (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion in pipe N/S next to N/S/R suspension mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x2 in rear. ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 93,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded in several areas (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coolant leak wheel arch area ()

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear ,underside of sill area. (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stone chips (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing in tread and side wall areas

Pass 6 Oct 2016 89,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 89,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 84,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,759 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,324 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,678 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,066 miles

Oil leak

Slight roughness felt through offside front spring

Fail 21 Oct 2010 51,066 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Slight roughness felt through offside front spring

Undershield

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,952 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,903 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 37,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,412 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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AK54 XAL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK54 XAL, 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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AK54 XAL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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