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FX04 FDL

2004 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

233,258 mi
Last recorded233,258 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 FDL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 233,258 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 233,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 222,919 miles

Centre chassis legs slightly corroded

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside rear parking brake low effort

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front brake hose perished

Offside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Rear centre seat belt stalk not working

Slight wear in drivers seat

Pass 30 Jan 2018 210,277 miles

Both nearside tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Oct 2017 195,320 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 180,453 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre is close to legal limit

Rear brake discs heavily pitted/worn

Fail 31 May 2017 180,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre is close to legal limit

Rear brake discs heavily pitted/worn

Pass 4 Feb 2017 177,112 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 177,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 164,597 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

unable to fully check both front inner brake pads but they look low, suggest further investigation

Fail 6 Oct 2016 164,597 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

unable to fully check both front inner brake pads but they look low, suggest further investigation

Pass 16 Feb 2016 156,253 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 156,253 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 141,599 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front brake discs rusty and worn

both front tyres worn on edges

front exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2014 125,039 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear brake discs rusty and in poor condition

exhaust system rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2013 113,621 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Feb 2012 103,504 miles

brake hoses perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 91,179 miles

Both 3rd row seats and n/s and middle 2nd row seats missing. Unable to test seat belt security

Intercooler air pipe blowing and not fitted correctly.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 82,021 miles

nearside front tyre 2.5mm on inner edge, 3mm on outer edge and 4mm in centre

nearside rear rigid brake pipe starting to rust

nearside rear tyre feathuring on inner edge low in places. 5mm in centre

offside front tyre 3mm on inner edge and 4mm in centre and on outer edge

Fail 25 Feb 2010 82,021 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre 2.5mm on inner edge, 3mm on outer edge and 4mm in centre

nearside rear rigid brake pipe starting to rust

nearside rear tyre feathuring on inner edge low in places. 5mm in centre

offside front tyre 3mm on inner edge and 4mm in centre and on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,590 miles

Rear brake discs worn - Advise renewal

Rear seats positioned down

Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,618 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside inner c.v gaiter leaking

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Mar 2007 44,565 miles

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

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

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

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

rear seats in down position

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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FX04 FDL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FX04 FDL, 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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FX04 FDL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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