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MIW 1233

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,236 mi
Last recorded86,236 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 1233
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 86,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/s/f inner sill excessively corroded, a hole has formed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/s front lower suspension arm bush worn allowing excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Anti-role bar linkage upper ball joint dust cover insecure. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn N/s/r and O/s/r subframe bush's worn allowing excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s/f and O/s/f.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Macpherson strut top mount worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on edge's. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s front lower suspension arm rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s/r and O/s/r vehicle integral structure is corroded at the suspension mounting's and jacking point aria's but structural rigidity is not reduced. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 85,776 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch lower section at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 85,175 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 85,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both corroded recommend replace (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 84,237 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 83,603 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Particularly where it bolts to the body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 82,870 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nearside Rear outer lamp unit cracked

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 81,867 miles

Nearside Rear outer lamp unit cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer lamp lense cracked

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,464 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 77,121 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,109 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper indicators showing yellow

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front sill has slight damage

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2015 71,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper indicators showing yellow

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front sill has slight damage

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 66,411 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,662 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,262 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,270 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,660 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,654 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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MIW 1233 is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MIW 1233, 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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MIW 1233 is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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