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M17 STG

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,714 mi
Last recorded159,714 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 STG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 159,714 miles

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

Offside and nearside headlamp has poor beam patten

Offside and nearside headlamp in poor condition

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2017 159,710 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside and nearside headlamp has poor beam patten

Offside and nearside headlamp in poor condition

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 188,792 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

coil springs corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside rear shocker slight leak

parking brake cables slightly corroded

play in offside front shocker top bush

slight play in nearside rear inner antiroll bar bush

Pass 8 Jun 2015 186,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes slightly corroded

coil springs corroded

headlights have a poor beam pattern

Fail 3 Jun 2015 186,244 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes slightly corroded

coil springs corroded

headlights have a poor beam pattern

Pass 18 Nov 2014 176,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes slightly corroded

coil springs corroded

play in both front shicker upper attachments

Pass 20 May 2014 169,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre in poor condition

nearside headlight has a poor beaqm pattern

nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 May 2014 169,023 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre in poor condition

nearside headlight has a poor beaqm pattern

nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 159,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights have a poor beam pattern

brake pipes corroded

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 153,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2013 153,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 145,990 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 145,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 138,838 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 138,835 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 138,712 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 138,712 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 123,143 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jan 2010 100,864 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight front brake imbalance

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 29 Jan 2010 100,864 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly distorted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight front brake imbalance

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 2 Feb 2009 79,475 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,248 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2008 60,008 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 39,610 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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M17 STG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M17 STG, 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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M17 STG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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