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HN54 ZDL

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

154,709 mi
Last recorded154,709 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 ZDL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 154,709 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various sites of corrosion to both prescribed and non prescribed areas throughout vehicle. Not currently considered excessive to meet failure criteria (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill severely corroded just outside of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp beam image requirements only just met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp beam image requirements only just met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Secured using fibreglass (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension mounting prescribed areas severely corroded both N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 154,709 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various sites of corrosion to both prescribed and non prescribed areas throughout vehicle. Not currently considered excessive to meet failure criteria (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill severely corroded just outside of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp beam image requirements only just met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp beam image requirements only just met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Secured using fibreglass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Incorrect bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension mounting prescribed areas severely corroded both N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 151,924 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 151,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 150,284 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

both front top strutt mounts worn nearside and offside

Fail 2 Mar 2021 150,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

both front top strutt mounts worn nearside and offside

Pass 20 Jul 2019 143,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 143,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 136,597 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both nearside and offside front top strutt mounts worn

Fail 25 Jul 2018 136,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both nearside and offside front top strutt mounts worn

Pass 13 Jul 2017 131,643 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2017 131,624 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Steering system fouling shock caching on drop link when lock to lock (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 May 2017 131,613 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 125,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very poor condition inner faces pitted scored (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 125,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very poor condition inner faces pitted scored (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 117,086 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S sun-visor clip broken.O/S/R top shock absorber shroud corroded.Handbrake cable return spring broken.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 117,061 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

N/S/R tyre very worn inner tread area(recommend attention).

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

O/S sun-visor clip broken.O/S/R top shock absorber shroud corroded.Handbrake cable return spring broken.

O/S/R tyre worn inner tread area.

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Slightly low effort n/s/r handbrake.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 108,137 miles

O/S sun visor clip broken.Handbrake return spring broken.O/S/R shock absorber top cover corroded.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2014 108,137 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

O/S sun visor clip broken.Handbrake return spring broken.O/S/R shock absorber top cover corroded.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2013 98,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

O/S sun visor clip broken.Battery insecure.O/S/R top shock absorber cover corroded.Handbrake cable return spring broken.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2012 90,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 78,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Heat damage to offside track rod end

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter loose

Fail 16 Mar 2011 78,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Heat damage to offside track rod end

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter loose

Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,973 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,776 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 51,776 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,040 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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HN54 ZDL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 HN54 ZDL, 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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HN54 ZDL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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