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FL04 BWW

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,173 mi
Last recorded141,173 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 BWW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 141,173 miles

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all rear seats missing

both front outer sills damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2018 141,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all rear seats missing

both front outer sills damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2018 141,149 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle NEARSIDE FRONT low when BRAKES ONLY PARTIALLY APPLIED (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake application uneven LOW EFFORT with PARTIAL braking EFFORT (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT FLOOR REINFORCEMENT BOX SECTION (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT to REAR PIPES to OFF+NEARSIDE FLEXY HOSES (REAR ) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPES TO NEAR +OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXY HOSES 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Wearing unevenly --MIN 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ROW No 3 -Seat6 ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ROW No 3--- SEAT no 7 ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 131,840 miles

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

corrosion to rear of both outer sills

drivers door window requires attention

jacking damage to front of both sills

Fail 3 Mar 2017 131,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

corrosion to both sides of front floor pan / inner wheel arches

corrosion to rear of both outer sills

drivers door window requires attention

jacking damage to front of both sills

Pass 3 Mar 2016 124,421 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 116,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

o/s outer sill damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2015 116,347 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2014 106,710 miles

Advance corrosion to rear exhaust section.

Heavy front tyre wear on inner edges.

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

Pitting and corrosion to rear brake disc's.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 102,517 miles

o/s/f coil spring slightly short but stable in the sittu

Fail 9 Mar 2013 102,514 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 98,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 94,224 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

centre rear seat removed.

front brake discs scored

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor split.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 94,224 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

centre rear seat removed.

front brake discs scored

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor split.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 91,662 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT DISCS INNER FACES PITTED\SCORED \ WORN

H\LAMP AIM ##NSF#MIN# OSF# MAX ##

Fail 24 Jun 2009 85,909 miles

Both rear tyres perished & cracked

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 85,909 miles

Both rear tyres perished & cracked

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 81,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 81,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 74,758 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 74,758 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FL04 BWW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FL04 BWW, 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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FL04 BWW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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