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LW04 EXT

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,374 mi
Last recorded188,374 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 EXT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 188,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2018 188,354 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability top mount play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability top mount play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perishing and wearing from outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Front seat frame has a slight play

Offside Front to rear wing damaged

Offside Front tyre perishing and wearing from outer edge

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear rear) seat missing

Offside Rear tyre wearing from inner edge and perishing

Oil leak

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 179,402 miles

Drivers door latch (out side) sticking but door opens

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear seat missing at time of test

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under tray fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2017 179,252 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Buckel on the wrong side (5.2.5a)

Drivers door latch (out side) sticking but door opens

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear seat missing at time of test

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 169,000 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 168,409 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 149,359 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear from the inne edge

Fail 21 Jan 2015 149,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f tyre starting to wear from the inne edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 128,994 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 106,666 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 93,085 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 69,198 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,683 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,053 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 38,255 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,089 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 28,089 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LW04 EXT is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LW04 EXT, 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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LW04 EXT is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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