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FY54 TVJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,081 mi
Last recorded149,081 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 TVJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 149,081 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 148,780 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 139,967 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 133,528 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low inner tread

offside front tyre worn VERY low inner tread

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 133,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

nearside rear tyre worn low inner tread

offside front tyre worn VERY low inner tread

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 123,220 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2015 123,220 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2014 112,986 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 112,984 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 106,239 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre iner side wall damaged

washer fluid bottle leaking

Fail 29 Oct 2012 105,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre iner side wall damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2011 96,526 miles

Advise exhaust out of alignment to mountings.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front,rear brake discs lipped.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front lower ball joint seal split.

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

Offside front outer sill damage.

Rear seats stowed unable to check seat belts boot space area.

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Signs of run flat damage offside front and both rear tyres.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 84,344 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 84,293 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in front tyre

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

in cv gater split

Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on dashboard

covers fitted to vehicle

front,rear brake discs lipped

rear number plate starting to delaminate

service light on dashboard

Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,160 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,477 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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FY54 TVJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY54 TVJ, 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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FY54 TVJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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