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FM04 ERV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

207,817 mi
Last recorded207,817 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2019 207,817 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 199,471 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper attachment n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf & osf (reduced damping effect0 (5.3.2 (b))

ns & os (inner sill underseal present )

Fail 14 Nov 2018 199,471 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper attachment n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 196,855 miles

Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sills both (2.4.A.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 196,855 miles

Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sills both (2.4.A.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 188,028 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion AROUND JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2016 187,926 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2015 178,588 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 178,276 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 173,998 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn low to 2mm inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn low to 2mm

Fail 3 Mar 2015 173,975 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn low to 2mm inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 29 Sep 2014 164,054 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 153,354 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 153,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 143,299 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 143,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 131,956 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 131,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 119,521 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 108,240 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front inner cv boot split

Fail 18 Nov 2009 108,212 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front inner cv boot split

Pass 21 Nov 2008 92,970 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 70,546 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 ERV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FM04 ERV, 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 ERV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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