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EX04 XGZ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

174,860 mi
Last recorded174,860 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 XGZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 174,860 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 169,603 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 169,559 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns r sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os f sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 164,600 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 158,380 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jackin points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 148,619 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 138,839 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 138,834 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 124,186 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 120,061 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp but,no signs of leaking at time of test

engine covers & under trays fitted

rear seats in boot folded away

Fail 15 Nov 2017 120,061 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt stalk missing (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp but,no signs of leaking at time of test

engine covers & under trays fitted

rear seats in boot folded away

Pass 21 Nov 2016 116,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 116,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,116 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 108,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats folded down

Pass 8 Mar 2014 87,569 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 80,447 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 73,169 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,823 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,808 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,957 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,039 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,554 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 XGZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EX04 XGZ, 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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What year was EX04 XGZ registered?

EX04 XGZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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