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FE04 BUA

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,221 mi
Last recorded176,221 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 BUA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 176,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror damage.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 144,190 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2018 144,190 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2017 114,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Aug 2017 114,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2016 105,217 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Aug 2016 105,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Aug 2015 95,199 miles

n/s/f tyre perished on outer wall

offside inner cv boot slightly damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2015 95,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished on outer wall

offside inner cv boot slightly damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,746 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 81,743 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,085 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 77,085 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)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2012 71,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 71,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,574 miles

n/s inner c.v gaitor split

n/s inner c.v joint worn/play

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,683 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Jul 2009 47,787 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no oil (topped up)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 47,787 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no oil (topped up)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,546 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,051 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BUA is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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