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LF04 UPP

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,011 mi
Last recorded167,011 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 UPP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 167,011 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2013 118,300 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 118,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

n.s. front brake pad wear lead insecure.

o.s outer c.v boot slightly insecure.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 111,236 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 111,232 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 107,207 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 103,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

vehicle has no spare wheel

Pass 10 Feb 2010 96,594 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F INNER DREVE SHAFT BOOTS SPLIT .

N/S/F TYRE CUT IN SIDE WALL .

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL .

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 96,594 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

N/S/F & O/S/F INNER DREVE SHAFT BOOTS SPLIT .

N/S/F TYRE CUT IN SIDE WALL .

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL .

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 63,887 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/r tyre wall starting to crack

Fail 19 Feb 2008 41,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 41,639 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 39,559 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 39,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on tread

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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LF04 UPP is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LF04 UPP, 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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LF04 UPP is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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