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BX54 BNL

2004 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,899 mi
Last recorded172,899 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 BNL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 172,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 164,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

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

Steering system slightly rough judder (2.2.D.1)

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2018 164,284 miles

Emissions not tested not oil on dipstick and exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe broken (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat not fitted ()

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

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

Steering system slightly rough judder (2.2.D.1)

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2017 156,567 miles

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges close to limit

centre and rear exhaust corroding

drivers seat belt stalk cover missing

front brake discs corroding inner edges

o/s/f sill damaged

o/s/r seat been removed

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2017 156,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges close to limit

centre and rear exhaust corroding

drivers seat belt stalk cover missing

front brake discs corroding inner edges

o/s/f sill damaged

o/s/r seat been removed

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2016 150,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 143,371 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 143,371 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 138,098 miles

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 138,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 132,031 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 132,025 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 123,175 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 123,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 114,106 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 102,156 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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BX54 BNL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel 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 BX54 BNL, 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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BX54 BNL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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