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GL04 XLX

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,854 mi
Last recorded127,854 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 XLX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 127,854 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 127,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 127,832 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central 2 hol;es (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter deteriated

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

parking brake return spring damaged & not connected

Pass 27 Oct 2021 124,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Offside chassis outrigger corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 119,362 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 113,148 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 113,142 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear box missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 113,011 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Lift in nearside front strut top mounting

Both inner and outer sills have corrosion patches

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail/box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level low. Added 1 litre

Pass 23 Oct 2018 108,740 miles

Middle and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 104,775 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 100,717 miles

Front brake discs corroding on the inner faces

Offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes starting to split and seperate

Rear brake pads appear low

Slight fluid weep from nearside rear brake caliper handbrake mechanism

Pass 23 Oct 2015 93,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has a cut across the tread

Pass 9 Oct 2014 85,324 miles

Both front brake discs scored and corroded on the inner faces

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

Unable to check nearside rear belt due to child seat

Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,506 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,404 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Front brake discs corroded and scored on the inner faces

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,112 miles

Near-side inner driveshaft gaiter split.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,856 miles

Front brake discs corroding on the inner faces

Nearside rear tyre slightly deformed

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,877 miles

Advise: NSF tyre slightly out of round

Advise: nearside rear tyre slightly out of round

Advise: offside rear tyre slightly out of round

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 53,809 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 53,807 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 53,354 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,329 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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GL04 XLX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GL04 XLX, 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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GL04 XLX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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