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GU04 HWG

2004 Ford Galaxy

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,124 mi
Last recorded141,124 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 HWG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 141,124 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Freeplay in o/s & n/s front upper strut mountings

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/r caliper lever not returning fully

Fail 20 Feb 2024 141,124 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Freeplay in o/s & n/s front upper strut mountings

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/r caliper lever not returning fully

Pass 20 Feb 2023 133,579 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 133,576 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification repair to strut top mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification repair to strut top mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 133,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 128,797 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central fuel pipe flexible hoses have corroded ferrules

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front strut top mounts have movement only just within tolerance

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger between sill and chassis rail more than 30cm from any mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses on calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of both sills showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 128,783 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing middle row of seats centre belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded from body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded from body (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central fuel pipe flexible hoses have corroded ferrules

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front strut top mounts have movement only just within tolerance

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger between sill and chassis rail more than 30cm from any mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses on calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of both sills showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 128,254 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear most seat (7 seater) missing at time of test unable to test seat belt

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel hose connection (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi vis lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened susp. arms general condition are deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 128,251 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear most seat (7 seater) missing at time of test unable to test seat belt

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel hose connection (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi vis lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened susp. arms general condition are deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 128,242 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier and terminals loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever on caliper siezed in on position (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose corroded fuel hose union (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarished (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear rearmost seatbelt been removed

high level brake light not working

Pass 1 Nov 2014 125,511 miles

rear metal brake pipes showing corosion

Fail 29 Oct 2014 125,511 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear metal brake pipes showing corosion

Pass 1 Nov 2013 121,142 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 112,751 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 112,751 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 106,224 miles

Rear pads on limit.

Pass 4 May 2010 67,150 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 97,145 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2009 89,696 miles

Front pads close to limit.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 77,560 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 62,347 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 49,568 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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GU04 HWG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GU04 HWG, 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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GU04 HWG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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