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FN54 MBV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,379 mi
Last recorded85,379 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 MBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 85,379 miles

offside inner cv boot deteriorating

Fail 16 Oct 2019 85,378 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))

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

nearside inner cv boot deteriorating

offside inner cv boot deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2018 80,231 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,756 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking and wearing uneven on inner edge

both rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 4 Nov 2016 70,218 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 70,218 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,981 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 59,240 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 54,178 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front wishbone rear mounting bushes deteriorating

front and rear brake discs slight corroded

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,670 miles

Exhaust front pipe to cat heavily corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,855 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs scoured and pitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Not presented with nearside rear rear seat. unable to check seat belt.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges.

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,418 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear brake discs corroding and slightly pitted

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2009 33,789 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 30,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 24,862 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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FN54 MBV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FN54 MBV, 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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FN54 MBV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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