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FA54 LRS

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

240,307 mi
Last recorded240,307 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 LRS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 240,307 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sills deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 240,208 miles

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

Exhaust Box Slightly Corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General Under Body Corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 239,699 miles

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

Offside Front Jacking point corroded.

Under body covered in under sealant.

Pass 7 Dec 2022 236,968 miles

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

under body heavily covered with under sealant front to rear

Pass 1 Dec 2021 231,250 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body heavily covered with under sealant front to rear

Pass 17 Nov 2020 227,052 miles

under body heavily covered with under sealant front to rear

Pass 29 May 2019 224,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner sill overd with under sealant

Fail 29 May 2019 224,700 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner sill overd with under sealant

Pass 30 May 2018 221,935 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 221,935 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 May 2017 214,752 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 211,803 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 May 2016 211,803 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 205,155 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 187,757 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 172,873 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 172,873 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 154,228 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 140,165 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 140,165 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 123,988 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 105,975 miles

discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2011 105,014 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,634 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,992 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 62,481 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,815 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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FA54 LRS is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 FA54 LRS, 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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FA54 LRS is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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