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L40 HEC

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,388 mi
Last recorded49,388 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 HEC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 49,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 46,944 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 46,944 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 43,868 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 40,106 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 35,443 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 32,761 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 29,872 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 29,827 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 29,648 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 29,428 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 29,165 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 28,944 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 28,888 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 28,810 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 26,481 miles

o/s/r most seat not fitted seat belt not fully checked

Fail 12 May 2011 26,481 miles

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

o/s/r most seat not fitted seat belt not fully checked

Pass 12 May 2010 22,656 miles

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)

o/s/r (BACK SEAT) NOT FITTED SEAT BELT NOT FULLY CHECKED

Pass 12 May 2009 18,959 miles

o/s/r most seat not fitted unable to fully check seat belt

Pass 12 May 2008 15,374 miles

o/s/r most seat not fitted seat belt not checked

Pass 14 May 2007 11,790 miles

o/s rear most seat missing seat belt not c hecked

Fail 14 May 2007 11,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear most seat missing seat belt not c hecked

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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L40 HEC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 L40 HEC, 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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What year was L40 HEC registered?

L40 HEC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is L40 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 HEC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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