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FT04 JFX

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

236,628 mi
Last recorded236,628 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 JFX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 236,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 236,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 233,942 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 233,942 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 227,048 miles

crush damage to o/s front sill

front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2018 226,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

crush damage to o/s front sill

front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 217,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre box corroded

slight damage to n/s/f and o/s/f lower sils

slight deterioration to n/s/f and o/s/f inner wishbone bushes

Fail 9 Mar 2017 217,589 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded off (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge and has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on both edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to n/s/f and o/s/f lower sils

slight deterioration to n/s/f and o/s/f inner wishbone bushes

Pass 18 Mar 2016 210,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

slight damage to n/s/f and o/s/f sil

small stone chips in lower screen

Fail 10 Mar 2016 210,324 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases due to corrosion (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage to o/s/f and n/s/f sil

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

slight damage to n/s/f and o/s/f sil

small stone chips in lower screen

Pass 22 Apr 2015 203,313 miles

Oil leak

Coolant leak

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 203,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 194,274 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 171,106 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 171,106 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 129,524 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 94,189 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 69,233 miles

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

brake warning lamp on

offside inner cv boot split

offside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

rear brake pads slightly worn

rear discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,993 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 63,993 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 63,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre depths low on inner edges

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2008 55,362 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre depths low on inner edges

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,476 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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FT04 JFX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FT04 JFX, 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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FT04 JFX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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