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BN54 FRJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

293,441 mi
Last recorded293,441 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 FRJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2014 293,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 293,441 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 253,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 252,230 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 252,230 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 29 May 2012 212,090 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 198,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 198,681 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 179,137 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 179,049 miles

Air bag warning light on

Brake waring light on.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 179,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Air bag warning light on

Brake waring light on.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 156,680 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 156,639 miles

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 119,703 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 77,276 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 77,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 77,179 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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BN54 FRJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN54 FRJ, 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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BN54 FRJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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