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GN04 NXU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

184,441 mi
Last recorded184,441 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 184,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 184,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 164,524 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 164,516 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 145,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber covers corroded

brake pad wear sensor light illuminated

o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/f sill is damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2014 145,047 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber covers corroded

brake pad wear sensor light illuminated

o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/f sill is damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2013 133,777 miles

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 215/55/16wr

pin hole centre exhaust pipe to back box

slight play fronts and rears anti roll bar bushes

Fail 12 Mar 2013 133,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play fronts and rears anti roll bar bushes

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 215/55/16wr

brake pad warning light on

pin hole centre exhaust pipe to back box

Pass 22 Mar 2012 122,985 miles

heavy corrosion both n/s/f and o/s/f chassis box

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounting bushes

Fail 22 Mar 2012 122,985 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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) DANGEROUS

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

heavy corrosion both n/s/f and o/s/f chassis box

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounting bushes

Fail 16 Mar 2011 111,453 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 111,453 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 100,007 miles

ac pipe snap off

both front brake hoses cracking

n/s/f inner cv boot split

n/s/r brake noisey

Pass 19 Mar 2009 86,509 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f inner cvboot split

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings

Fail 19 Mar 2009 86,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner cvboot split

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings

Pass 10 Mar 2008 70,454 miles

both b/discs worn on front

both rear b/discs worn

inner c.v. gaiter split on n/s/f.

Fail 6 Mar 2008 70,453 miles

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

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

both b/discs worn on front

both rear b/discs worn

inner c.v. gaiter split on n/s/f.

o/s/r brake pads worn low

Pass 31 Mar 2007 52,669 miles

advise on test no 804489887079

Fail 30 Mar 2007 52,667 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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 NXU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NXU, 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 NXU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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