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B19 FUB

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

140,103 mi
Last recorded140,103 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 FUB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 140,103 miles

front brake hoses perished

nearside number plate light flickering

oil seepage

rear suspension arms corroded

spare tyre under inflated

Fail 1 May 2026 140,103 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake hoses perished

nearside number plate light flickering

oil seepage

rear suspension arms corroded

rear wiper split

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 19 May 2025 138,453 miles

all brake discs corroded

front of nearside sill panel is crushed

front tyres perished and worn on both edges

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire severed

rear tyres perished

spare tyre underinflated

various underbody components corroded

Fail 6 May 2025 138,452 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged only about 6 strands still intact (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe offside rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake discs corroded

front of sill panels crushed

front tyres perished and worn on both edges

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire severed

nearside number plate light inoperative

rear tyres perished

spare tyre underinflated

various underbody components corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2024 138,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe offside rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres perished and worn on both edges - advise replacement soon

headlight lenses poor

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire not connected

offside low,imbalance between parking brakes

rear suspension arms corroded

rear tyres perished

sill panels crushed at front of vehicle

spare tyre underinflated and worn on both edges

Pass 12 Sep 2023 137,184 miles

2 rear seats in stowed position

front tyres worn on edges

headlight lenses and beam images poor

imbalance between parking brakes

offside front suspension strut top mounting has lift in

parking brake cables very corroded

sill panels corroded,excessive in places

various underbody components corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2023 137,184 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

2 rear seats in stowed position

front tyres worn on edges

headlight lenses and beam images poor

imbalance between parking brakes

offside front suspension strut top mounting has lift in

parking brake cables very corroded

sill panels corroded,excessive in places

various underbody components corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 134,275 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

spare flat

various underbody corrosion,some excessive

Fail 3 Sep 2022 134,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlamps misted

spare flat

Pass 11 Sep 2021 128,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight lift in both front top strut mounts

various surface corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Sep 2020 122,782 miles

imbalance between parking brakes

sill panels corroded and damaged

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2020 122,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge - advise replacement

nearside rear tyre perished

sill panels corroded and damaged

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 May 2019 117,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coolant leak fuel heater hose ()

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 117,538 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coolant leak fuel heater hose ()

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 114,312 miles

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

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Excessive corrosion to offside front sill

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both. Close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Wiper blades poor

Pass 15 May 2017 110,616 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 105,176 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 98,194 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 98,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 89,459 miles

front brake discs worn

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to child seat fitted

Fail 12 May 2014 89,455 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)

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

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

front brake discs worn

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to child seat fitted

Pass 29 May 2013 81,840 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 75,980 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 72,891 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 64,695 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 54,798 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,927 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 18,813 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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B19 FUB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 B19 FUB, 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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B19 FUB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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