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EX04 XAB

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,426 mi
Last recorded169,426 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 XAB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 169,426 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 154,409 miles

Front Oil leak Engine ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 154,396 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Close to jacking point (Marked in chalk) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Close to jacking point (Marked in chalk) (2.4.A.3)

Front Oil leak Engine ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 141,135 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 141,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 131,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear anti roll bar bush has slight play

Fail 29 Jul 2015 131,214 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear anti roll bar bush has slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2014 121,853 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 12 Aug 2014 121,853 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 13 Aug 2013 110,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front vented brake discs wearing thin

n/s front seat belt webbing twisted

Fail 13 Aug 2013 110,132 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front vented brake discs wearing thin

n/s front seat belt webbing twisted

Pass 2 Aug 2012 95,321 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2011 81,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 81,316 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,114 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 69,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,247 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advice high handbrake travel

Fail 23 Jun 2009 57,247 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

advice high handbrake travel

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,499 miles

offside front seat belt slightly fryed on edge

offside reverse light not working

rear brake pads low and brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 27 Mar 2008 45,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front seat belt slightly fryed on edge

offside reverse light not working

rear brake pads low and brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,821 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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EX04 XAB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EX04 XAB, 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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EX04 XAB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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