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LJ54 XXL

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,205 mi
Last recorded112,205 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 XXL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 112,205 miles

Front Inner /outer sills corroded/damaged

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 109,080 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2024 109,078 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2023 105,971 miles

Front Inner/outer sills corroded/damaged

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 102,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill has a hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill has a hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 102,774 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill has a hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill has a hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 99,355 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,026 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside and offside, Inner and outer sill corroding

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 95,026 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside and offside, Inner and outer sill corroding

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,981 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,145 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,892 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,338 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,098 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 66,098 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 59,327 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,327 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 52,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,129 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 39,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,886 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,849 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,619 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,274 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,178 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 XXL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XXL, 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 LJ54 XXL registered?

LJ54 XXL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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