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FJ04 ARX

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,740 mi
Last recorded159,740 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 ARX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 159,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 159,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 152,267 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 216,650 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 195,990 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 195,728 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 177,342 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 161,145 miles

both front tyres close to limit.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 140,367 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 140,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f headlight beam image not checked

Pass 25 Jul 2011 117,438 miles

All rear seats not fitted when vehicle was tested

Engine undertray fitted

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 100,635 miles

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

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

only driver, front passenger and n/s/r seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 87,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect inner brake pad thickness front and rear recommend further investigation.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 73,060 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 64,072 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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FJ04 ARX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ04 ARX, 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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FJ04 ARX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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