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GN04 ACU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,440 mi
Last recorded157,440 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 ACU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 157,440 miles

brake pipes corroded front to rear

brake pipes corroded o/s and n/s

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

under body has corrosion

underbody has areas coated in under sealer

Fail 19 Jun 2018 157,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

drive belt in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2017 150,408 miles

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

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

Fail 7 Jun 2017 150,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2016
Fail 15 Jun 2016 139,937 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

1st row rear seats centre seat missing seat belt not fully checked

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 13,890 miles

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

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

centre seat 2nd row missing seat beltnot fully checked

n/s/r door corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2015 130,890 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre seat 2nd row missing seat beltnot fully checked

n/s/r door corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2014 120,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre seat on second row not fitted

cut on tread of nearside rear tyre

fine cracks on both front brake pipes

front brake discs lipped

guide insert around handbrake release button missing

heat shield above rear silencer adrift

light corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

nearside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

offside rear door not opening from outside handle using central locking,but when opened from inside outter handle works

Fail 21 Jun 2014 120,889 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre seat on second row not fitted

cut on tread of nearside rear tyre

fine cracks on both front brake pipes

front brake discs lipped

guide insert around handbrake release button missing

heat shield above rear silencer adrift

light corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

nearside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

offside rear door not opening from outside handle using central locking,but when opened from inside outter handle works

Pass 3 May 2013 108,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly deteriorated

rear wiper poor

Fail 3 May 2013 108,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly deteriorated

rear wiper poor

Pass 12 May 2012 98,016 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)

Rear brake discs worn slightly

Unable to measure tyre tread on inner edge of both rear tyres as tread not cut as deep

Pass 3 Jun 2011 87,234 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 87,230 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 76,883 miles

3 rear seats missing 1 rear center 2 rear rear

German number plates

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,687 miles

CENTRE REAR SEAT MISSING ADULT SEAT BELT NOT FULLY CHECKED

Pass 3 May 2008 46,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

noise from power sterring belt

rear centre seat missing

Fail 2 May 2008 46,758 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

noise from power sterring belt

rear centre seat missing

Pass 18 May 2007 33,210 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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GN04 ACU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GN04 ACU, 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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GN04 ACU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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