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BL04 SWU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

224,517 mi
Last recorded224,517 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 SWU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 224,517 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 224,517 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 206,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens is frosty (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' but not interfering with the drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens is frosty (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 206,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens is frosty (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' but not interfering with the drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens is frosty (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 182,445 miles

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

air con pipe broken

Fail 21 Nov 2016 182,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken at the rear box,smoke emission test required after repair (7.1.2)

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

air con pipe broken

Pass 3 Dec 2015 157,354 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 139,242 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 136,241 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 133,802 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 133,778 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front & rear discs corroded

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 130,844 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 118,517 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 102,321 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 86,265 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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BL04 SWU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL04 SWU, 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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BL04 SWU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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