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KE04 HWU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,985 mi
Last recorded182,985 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 HWU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 182,985 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 182,985 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 177,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Front outer door handle stiff but works fine

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

Offside Front outer door handle stiff but works fine

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 117,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front outer door handle stiff but works fine

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

Offside Front outer door handle stiff but works fine

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 167,259 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides outer sill / jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 150,049 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 153,449 miles

Nearside Front 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 Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 143,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 143,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 135,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 125,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 125,122 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 114,643 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 114,642 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 101,288 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 88,821 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 77,116 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 77,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 62,812 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear seat not fitted seat belt not checked

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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KE04 HWU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KE04 HWU, 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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KE04 HWU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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