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GV54 AXT

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

255,760 mi
Last recorded255,760 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 AXT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 255,760 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Aug 2025 252,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 252,867 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 248,261 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp aim poor (lense faded)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Jul 2024 248,261 miles

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

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 arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp aim poor (lense faded)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust sections heavily corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2023 235,601 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished

exhaust and underbody corroded

front coil springs corroded

offside front headlamp aim poor

slight play in both front suspension mountings

Fail 19 Jun 2023 235,601 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front outer constant velocity gaiters perished

exhaust and underbody corroded

front coil springs corroded

offside front headlamp aim poor

slight play in both front suspension mountings

Pass 29 Jun 2022 219,558 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to underbody including inner sills, chasiss areas and front wheel arches

offside front headlamp aim poor

Pass 8 Jul 2021 206,181 miles

crack in windscreen

engine oil leak

front coil spring corroded and general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front headlamp pattern slightly dim

rear axle beam corroded

slight perishing and cracking to front flexible brake hoses

Pass 6 Jul 2020 194,903 miles

light corrosion to all underbody and front coil springs

passenger washer jet poor

rear number plate faded

Fail 6 Dec 2019 194,823 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear section corroded, tail pipes missing

front brake discs worn

front tyre tread depths low

general corrosion to underbody , including all coil springs and front and rear subframes

head light levelling rod broken , headlight alignment ok.

offside front lower arm rear bush, unbonding with slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2018 185,531 miles

all brake discs worn

all coil springs corroded , play in front suspension top mountings

corrosion to all underbody

exhaust sections heavily corroded and all clamps corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

slight play and unbonding to both front lower arm , rear bushes

Fail 5 Dec 2018 185,531 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

all brake discs worn

all coil springs corroded , play in front suspension top mountings

all remaining brake cables heavily corroded

corrosion to all underbody

excessive corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch (not load bearing)

exhaust sections heavily corroded and all clamps corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

slight play and unbonding to both front lower arm , rear bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2017 175,220 miles

front tyres on 3.4mm

handbrake cables , outer sheaths split

light corrosion to all coil springs, underbody and exhasut

light corrosion to all remaining brake pipes

play in both front suspension strut , top mountings

underbody wet at test

Fail 11 Dec 2017 175,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres on 3.4mm

handbrake cables , outer sheaths split

light corrosion to all coil springs, underbody and exhasut

light corrosion to all remaining brake pipes

play in both front suspension strut , top mountings

underbody wet at test

Pass 7 Dec 2016 155,557 miles

light corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

light corrosion to offside front outer brake pipe

slight damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

slight perishing/cracking to offside front flexible brake hose

Fail 7 Dec 2016 155,557 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

light corrosion to offside front outer brake pipe

slight damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

slight perishing/cracking to offside front flexible brake hose

Pass 9 Dec 2015 143,000 miles

both front tyres on 3.00mm

both rear shock absorbers corroded

light corrosion to all remaining brake pipes

offside front inner constant velocity gaiter perished

slight noise from auxiliary belt ,debris around belt

slight smearing from front wiper blades

Fail 9 Dec 2015 143,000 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres on 3.00mm

both rear shock absorbers corroded

light corrosion to all remaining brake pipes

offside front inner constant velocity gaiter perished

slight noise from auxiliary belt ,debris around belt

slight smearing from front wiper blades

Pass 11 Nov 2014 130,452 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

n/s head light dim

Pass 4 Dec 2013 120,520 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes & exhaust system

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 4 Dec 2013 120,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes & exhaust system

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 6 Dec 2012 109,949 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

light corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 5 Dec 2012 109,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

light corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 23 Nov 2011 100,929 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres worn on edges

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

n/s/f outer tyre wall worn

Pass 1 Dec 2010 91,524 miles

front brake discs worn (lipped)

under-tray fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2010 91,524 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn (lipped)

under-tray fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2009 83,314 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to both rear outer metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Nov 2009 83,314 miles

slight corrosion to both rear outer metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Dec 2008 76,826 miles

light corrosion to rear brake discs

slight noise from offside front suspension leg top mounting, on full lock

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Dec 2008 76,826 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion to rear brake discs

slight noise from offside front suspension leg top mounting, on full lock

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

temp repair to rear exhaust system

Pass 16 Nov 2007 59,773 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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GV54 AXT is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 GV54 AXT, 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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GV54 AXT is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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