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BX54 UVW

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

150,234 mi
Last recorded150,234 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 UVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 150,234 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 136,295 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 130,889 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 122,080 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 114,117 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 114,116 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 104,689 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 104,689 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,609 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 101,597 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 101,597 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear most seat (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 101,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rearmost occasional seat (5.2.5a)

Rear rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 98,619 miles

2X rear seats not fitted at time of test

child seat fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2015 98,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear junction (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

2X rear seats not fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 95,389 miles

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

play in both rack ends.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 95,003 miles

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

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

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

play in both rack ends.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 91,922 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 91,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,045 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 70,033 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear seat belt buckle cover missing.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2010 54,372 miles

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

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

Offside rear ( Rearmost ) seat belt buckle shroud adrift. Buckle working OK

Slight movement in Nearside front seat back rest.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,875 miles

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

very slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Mar 2009 46,875 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2008 34,077 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 UVW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 December 2004.

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