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FM04 DXL

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,044 mi
Last recorded165,044 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 DXL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 165,044 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 165,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 160,530 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 157,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 157,581 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 148,805 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc pitted

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 141,699 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 129,048 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 128,998 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 116,461 miles

offside front & rear tyres.............

Pass 6 Sep 2012 103,710 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 6 Sep 2012 103,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

power steering belt noise

Pass 1 Sep 2011 89,846 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 89,803 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,536 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,353 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 66,328 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 59,711 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 48,652 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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FM04 DXL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 97,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FM04 DXL, 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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FM04 DXL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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