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FM04 ETV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,856 mi
Last recorded152,856 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 ETV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 152,856 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 152,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 136,462 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 136,144 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour side (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour side (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 120,020 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 120,019 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 107,476 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 107,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 96,834 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 85,459 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 75,998 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front discs in poor condition . inside edge

Fail 9 May 2012 75,998 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front discs in poor condition . inside edge

Pass 22 May 2011 67,988 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease not allowing a full inspection

Fail 17 May 2011 67,861 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

All brake pipes covered in grease not allowing a full inspection

Pass 15 May 2010 56,979 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 44,847 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,175 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 26,750 miles

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

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 ETV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM04 ETV, 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 ETV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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