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LJ54 XWZ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,881 mi
Last recorded147,881 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 XWZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2024 147,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 134,758 miles

slight corrosion to various places but not excessive

Fail 25 Oct 2023 134,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi ferrule connection to rigid pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seat back slightly loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion to various places but not excessive

Pass 22 Sep 2022 128,043 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear shock shroud corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills suspension jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play strut tops

Fail 21 Sep 2022 128,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear shock shroud corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills suspension jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play strut tops

Pass 23 Sep 2021 121,948 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play strut tops

Fail 23 Sep 2021 121,947 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play strut tops

Pass 18 Sep 2020 116,192 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play strut tops

Pass 20 Sep 2019 110,335 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 102,569 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 96,164 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 96,113 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 89,335 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 81,057 miles

o/s rear brake pipe corroding flexi hose to wheel

Pass 13 Sep 2014 73,791 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2013 67,435 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 59,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 53,096 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 53,096 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,109 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,517 miles

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 13 Sep 2008 28,943 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,328 miles

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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LJ54 XWZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LJ54 XWZ, 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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LJ54 XWZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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