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DF04 FHW

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,480 mi
Last recorded99,480 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FHW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 99,480 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Centre bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 99,478 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Centre bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 96,123 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 93,916 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 91,050 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Inner d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Inner d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Outer d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 89,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre under flatted at time of test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,942 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r outer sill slight damage

Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,813 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 76,533 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

slight damage to offside rear outer sill

Fail 4 Jul 2013 76,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer in poor condition

slight damage to offside rear outer sill

Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,814 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 66,734 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,535 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 57,535 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,205 miles

1 exhaust clamp is rusted thru - exhaust secure at time of test

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

offside rear lens repaired with tape

Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,054 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 39,041 miles

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

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

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,910 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,179 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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DF04 FHW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DF04 FHW, 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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DF04 FHW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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