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FD54 GKU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

297,580 mi
Last recorded297,580 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 GKU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 297,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Door slightly corroded but not likely to cause injury or causing a sharp edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and suspension components corroded but not seriously effecting its strength causing a sharp edge or projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 297,580 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Door slightly corroded but not likely to cause injury or causing a sharp edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and suspension components corroded but not seriously effecting its strength causing a sharp edge or projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 286,233 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Chassis and inner sill re welded and under sealed restoring to its original strength

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Feb 2019 286,233 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 276,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both front inner sills slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 259,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 259,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 247,661 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s n/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 229,700 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 203,246 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both main front to rears slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 173,359 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

sill damage

Pass 12 Sep 2011 141,586 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 107,589 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 107,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 105,689 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 97,704 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 79,561 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,410 miles

4 tyres worn on edge

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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FD54 GKU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD54 GKU, 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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FD54 GKU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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