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BJ54 WTL

2004 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,527 mi
Last recorded69,527 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 WTL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2020 69,527 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer joint clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill lip folded and damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 66,467 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 58,553 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 56,944 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 56,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,989 miles

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

exhaust braket corroded

offside rear brake sticking slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 52,989 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust braket corroded

offside rear brake sticking slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,224 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 49,219 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,999 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 45,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

advised rear box

Pass 25 Nov 2010 41,917 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 41,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,453 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 30,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 23,623 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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BJ54 WTL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol 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 BJ54 WTL, 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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BJ54 WTL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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