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LF54 XBW

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

276,233 mi
Last recorded276,233 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 XBW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 276,233 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 276,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 240,336 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 240,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 233,827 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 233,827 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 226,604 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 202,602 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 205,333 miles

Rear Seats not fitted preventing full examination of seat belts

Fail 17 Dec 2013 205,332 miles

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

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

Rear Seats not fitted preventing full examination of seat belts

Pass 19 Dec 2012 179,591 miles

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

o/s/f sill end damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2012 179,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f sill end damaged

o/s/f tyre low on air

Pass 29 Nov 2011 152,460 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f lower ball joint dust covers split

Fail 29 Nov 2011 152,460 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower ball joint dust covers split

Pass 29 Dec 2010 129,639 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 101,254 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 100,613 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 76,213 miles

damage to o/s sill

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres just legal advise replace

o/s/r tyre low on air

Pass 24 Oct 2007 55,561 miles

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

o/s/f tyre worn to inside edge and low 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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LF54 XBW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LF54 XBW, 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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LF54 XBW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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