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FY04 SZD

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

182,514 mi
Last recorded182,514 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 SZD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 182,514 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 182,491 miles

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

Brake servo defective or ineffective Slow to build up pressure (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed dipstick missing, oil level sensor not pluged in - unable to confirm oil level is sufficient (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 177,886 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 177,886 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 168,606 miles

Catalytic converter (non-DPF) has been tampered with but not 'obviously' visually modified.

Difficulty assessing repair to nearside rear wheel arch repair method

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut securing washer corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to intermediate brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut securing washer corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to intermediate brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in front Macpherson strut upper mountings when jacked

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis and under body corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 167,894 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on outer sill and wheel arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose seat fixing defective (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Catalytic converter (non-DPF) has been tampered with but not 'obviously' visually modified.

Front inner wheel arches corroded, not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut securing washer corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to intermediate brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut securing washer corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to intermediate brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in front Macpherson strut upper mountings when jacked

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis and under body corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake cable return spring detached

Pass 20 Feb 2021 158,459 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 158,458 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

loose exhaust clamp

Pass 7 Mar 2020 155,952 miles

underside corroded in places

Pass 8 Jun 2019 151,036 miles

ns and os front outriggers corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 140,522 miles

Nearside Front outer cv boot weeping grease

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Offside Front rack boot perished

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 129,906 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 129,906 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 117,017 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 113,944 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 113,943 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 104,983 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 97,413 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 97,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 92,992 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 81,338 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 75,208 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2008 48,631 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,530 miles

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)

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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FY04 SZD is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FY04 SZD, 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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FY04 SZD is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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