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AX04 DSZ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,106 mi
Last recorded163,106 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 DSZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 163,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear lead to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY & FRONT/REAR VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arch behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 163,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting entire sills inner /outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting entire sills inner /outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear lead to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY & FRONT/REAR VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arch behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 159,001 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/f & o/s/f inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arch behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 150,015 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear lead to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f & n/s/f inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r inner/outer sill to inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r outer wheel arch no sharp edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front/rear various suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 146,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to calipers flex's (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion throughout underbody

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 139,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to outersills

Pass 19 Aug 2021 131,106 miles

Corrosion throughout underbody & outersills

Pass 10 Sep 2020 124,156 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 116,114 miles

Corrosion throughout underbody

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2018 109,002 miles

Corrosion throughout underbody

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 98,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Drivers seat back has movement advise investigated

Unable rear row seat belt buckles, rear row of seats not fitted at time of test

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 98,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Drivers seat back has movement advise investigated

Unable rear row seat belt buckles, rear row of seats not fitted at time of test

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,902 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear 2mm inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 86,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear 2mm inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 76,891 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 68,190 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 68,189 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,705 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,216 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,599 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,895 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 41,895 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 36,092 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 29,019 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,482 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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AX04 DSZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 AX04 DSZ, 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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AX04 DSZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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