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FD54 NLJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,034 mi
Last recorded152,034 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 NLJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 152,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside and near side front outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2017 152,002 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside and near side front outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2016 144,371 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 136,683 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 132,505 miles

exhaust outer skin deteriated

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 21 May 2014 132,500 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

exhaust outer skin deteriated

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 129,468 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 197,774 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play nearside inner tie rod

Fail 11 Jan 2012 197,768 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play nearside inner tie rod

Pass 13 Jan 2011 172,501 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside inner cv boot split

slight play nearside rack inner joint

slight play steering top bearing

Fail 10 Jan 2011 172,470 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside inner cv boot split

slight play nearside rack inner joint

slight play steering top bearing

Pass 11 Jan 2010 150,401 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 150,121 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 132,945 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 132,767 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs scored

nearside and offside outer sills damaged

nearside and offside rear brake discs scored

offside rear brake flexi ferrule corroded

slight lift in nearside and offside front shock absorber top mounts

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Fail 23 Dec 2008 132,767 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs scored

nearside and offside outer sills damaged

nearside and offside rear brake discs scored

offside rear brake flexi ferrule corroded

slight lift in nearside and offside front shock absorber top mounts

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2008 130,893 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

incorrect seat fitted to centre middle

Fail 14 Nov 2008 130,892 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

incorrect seat fitted to centre middle

Pass 30 Oct 2007 104,640 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 104,640 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 NLJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD54 NLJ, 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 NLJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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