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FX04 FWH

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

157,920 mi
Last recorded157,920 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 FWH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 157,920 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 157,914 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 151,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 145,622 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 139,914 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 134,213 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 130,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 125,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 121,375 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Mar 2012 104,071 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2011 90,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 78,928 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 70,516 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 61,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 52,389 miles

Nearside Front 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)

both 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 FWH is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FX04 FWH, 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 FWH is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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