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FG54 ELC

2004 Ford Galaxy

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,975 mi
Last recorded60,975 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 ELC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 60,975 miles

centre exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

play in offside front top shock mount

Fail 30 Oct 2024 60,973 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

centre exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

play in offside front top shock mount

Pass 18 Oct 2023 60,137 miles

both front tyres perished in tread

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

play in front top shock mounts

Fail 18 Oct 2023 60,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres perished in tread

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 29 Oct 2022 58,335 miles

front discs corroded

slight leak offside rear shock

slight play in front top shock mounts

Fail 26 Oct 2022 58,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

front discs corroded

slight leak offside rear shock

slight play in front top shock mounts

Pass 23 Oct 2021 58,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play detected both front strut top mounts when jacked up

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear seats not in use

Fail 21 Oct 2021 58,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play detected both front strut top mounts when jacked up

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear seats not in use

Pass 20 Oct 2020 58,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 57,183 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear seats not in use

Fail 22 Oct 2019 57,183 miles

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Bulb warning lamp on

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear seats not in use

Pass 23 Oct 2018 56,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe connecting to centre section is holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test n/s/r seat only fitted in rear ()

Fail 23 Oct 2018 56,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe connecting to centre section is holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test n/s/r seat only fitted in rear ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,798 miles

n/s/rear brake pads worn 75%

rear seats removed

Fail 12 Oct 2017 55,798 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/rear brake pads worn 75%

rear seats removed

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,838 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Oct 2014 50,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 50,704 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,630 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 48,630 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre 3 mm and cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,892 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,315 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,794 miles

brake pipes coated with oil

o/s/wiper blade could clean more of the screen

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,800 miles

5 passenger seats fitted

Covers and undertray fitted

Very slight wear to both front brake hoses where abs wire touches on full lock

Fail 16 Sep 2008 40,800 miles

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

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

5 passenger seats fitted

Both front tyres worn to 1.8mm on edge of tread

Covers and undertray fitted

Very slight wear to both front brake hoses where abs wire touches on full lock

Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,476 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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FG54 ELC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FG54 ELC, 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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FG54 ELC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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