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FE04 BSY

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,013 mi
Last recorded226,013 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 BSY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 226,013 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2017 226,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2016 214,003 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 204,552 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 204,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 191,713 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 176,941 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 143,453 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 143,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2012 135,218 miles

Coolant leak

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

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 135,215 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 124,949 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 124,868 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

both front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 120,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 111,462 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

offside inner cv boot loose

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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FE04 BSY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE04 BSY, 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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FE04 BSY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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