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GU04 JFG

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

289,008 mi
Last recorded289,008 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 JFG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 289,008 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 281,201 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 281,200 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 254,521 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 239,216 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 239,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 221,218 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 221,216 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 196,392 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 196,391 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 175,239 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 175,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 146,641 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 127,663 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 122,431 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 95,055 miles

lip on discs and slight wear on pads

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

slight knocking in rack

Pass 4 May 2007 77,682 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 77,682 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner cv boot split

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 JFG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU04 JFG, 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 JFG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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