MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)
air con pipe broken
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
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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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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