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FX04 FWN

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

171,572 mi
Last recorded171,572 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 FWN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 171,572 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 171,572 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 164,841 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 164,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 150,916 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 142,875 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 131,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 131,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 118,287 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 118,287 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 105,269 miles

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2016 105,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2015 100,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 91,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2013 82,947 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 82,947 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 75,078 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 72,951 miles

(advised by customer) centre stop light permenently disconnected

Both front wipers smear slightly

Fail 28 May 2012 72,951 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,432 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 64,432 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside inner cv boot split

service light on

Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,538 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 56,538 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,233 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight smear on front wiperblades

Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,983 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 33,189 miles

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

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

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 FWN is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FX04 FWN, 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 FWN is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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