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FJ04 ZTV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

111,762 mi
Last recorded111,762 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 ZTV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 111,762 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (D bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside sills jacking point area very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 111,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside sills jacking point area very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 108,633 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

various components corrded heavy corrsion at rear

Pass 22 Jan 2024 105,302 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 105,302 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 103,280 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Unable to check both front and rear brake pads

Pass 25 Nov 2021 102,898 miles

Nearside Front seat has slight movement in the pivot

Offside Front Lower sill is corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Nov 2021 102,898 miles

Nearside Front seat has slight movement in the pivot

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

Offside Front Lower sill is corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 101,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 101,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 99,274 miles

Front brake pads 5mm

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 99,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake pads 5mm

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

battery faulty

Pass 26 Nov 2018 96,710 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 96,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 93,830 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

child seats fitted

commercial tyres fitted

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

Fail 1 Dec 2017 93,588 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

child seats fitted

commercial tyres fitted

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2016 91,217 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 85,104 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 79,489 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,274 miles

advise suspect power steering releif valve defect.noisey vibration in power steering pipes.

Fail 12 Dec 2013 74,274 miles

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

advise suspect power steering releif valve defect.noisey vibration in power steering pipes.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 69,769 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,025 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,423 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,644 miles

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

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

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

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

front no. plate slightly damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2009 47,644 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front no. plate slightly damaged

Pass 26 May 2009 42,406 miles

n/s inner cv boot split

n/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on edges

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre below 1.6mm on inner egdes

Pass 29 May 2008 32,007 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise on n/s inner cv gaiter split

Fail 28 May 2008 32,007 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise on n/s inner cv gaiter split

Pass 19 Jun 2007 25,045 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,903 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 ZTV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 FJ04 ZTV, 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 ZTV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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