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J121 GSD

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

90,961 mi
Last recorded90,961 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 GSD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 90,961 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 85,236 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 80,040 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 76,902 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 76,902 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 75,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 74,969 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 74,969 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 73,365 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 70,831 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,298 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2015 58,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,432 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 51,217 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,733 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,363 miles

both rear Tyres starting to perish

offside front Tyre starting to wear on edges

rear Discs scored

sfront Discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,209 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking up

rear discs grooved

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,348 miles

nearside rear Tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,643 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

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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J121 GSD is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J121 GSD, 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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J121 GSD is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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