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EX54 SMU

2004 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,944 mi
Last recorded147,944 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 SMU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 147,944 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 146,613 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 138,506 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 138,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 127,755 miles

both front headlights have poor beam pattern

both front strut top mounts worn

Pass 21 Sep 2017 118,897 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 118,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low not adjusting high enough (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 84,711 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 84,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre nail in tread

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,144 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 66,043 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,828 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 47,001 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,299 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,811 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 13,403 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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EX54 SMU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EX54 SMU, 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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EX54 SMU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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