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MJ04 XEV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,452 mi
Last recorded128,452 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 XEV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 128,452 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 118,433 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

exhaust is corroded [back box outer skin is missing]

front suspension lower arm bushes are cracked advise replacement

movement in both front suspension top mountings

n/s mirror is damaged

o/s rear tyre is worn to 2mm and badly on the edges and has a cut on the sidewall advise replacement

rear suspension and subframe are corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 118,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

exhaust is corroded [back box outer skin is missing]

front suspension lower arm bushes are cracked advise replacement

movement in both front suspension top mountings

n/s mirror is damaged

o/s rear tyre is worn to 2mm and badly on the edges and has a cut on the sidewall advise replacement

rear suspension and subframe are corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 111,379 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

exhaust flexy joint seperating

unable to test rear seatbelts as all rear seats have been removed

Fail 30 Apr 2014 111,378 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust backbox corroded

exhaust flexy joint seperating

unable to test rear seatbelts as all rear seats have been removed

Pass 9 May 2013 105,424 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 105,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 97,957 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer badley corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 97,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake discs badley pitted/scored

rear exhaust silencer badley corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 90,854 miles

Both front brake discs pitted & scored on inner faces.

N/s door mirror damaged & insecure.

Only one seat fitted to o/s/r.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,689 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 83,685 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 23 Apr 2009 69,586 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 69,586 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 55,691 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,126 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 40,126 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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MJ04 XEV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MJ04 XEV, 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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MJ04 XEV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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