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MK03 SKY

2004 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

286,271 mi
Last recorded286,271 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 SKY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 286,271 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear seal slight correct

Nearside Rear seal slight correct

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front seal slight correct

Pass 11 Jan 2017 278,907 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front sill panel corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside door mirror cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2017 278,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front sill panel corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2016 262,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 215/55/16 tyre starting to perish/crack

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

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

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

Offside Rear 215/55/16 tyre starting to perish/crack

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 262,893 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 215/55/16 tyre starting to perish/crack

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

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

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

Offside Rear 215/55/16 tyre starting to perish/crack

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 246,755 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre 215-55-16

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)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 246,688 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre 215-55-16

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 216,813 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edge 215-55-16

Fail 12 Aug 2013 216,691 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edge 215-55-16

Pass 2 Jul 2012 194,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front steering arm has slight play

offside rear tyre worn excessive on inner edge

rear brake discs and pads wearing thin

Fail 23 Jun 2012 193,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

nearside tyre starting to perish

offside front steering arm has slight play

offside front tyre worn on inner and outter edge

offside rear tyre worn excessive on inner edge

rear brake discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Aug 2011 168,395 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 168,394 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 133,651 miles

205 TYRES FITTED TO THE FRONT AND 215 TYRES FITTED TO THE REAR

NEARSIDE REARMOST SEAT HAS BEEN REMOVED - UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT

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

OFFSIDE INNER TAILLIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE REARMOST SEAT HAS BEEN REMOVED - UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 133,639 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

205 TYRES FITTED TO THE FRONT AND 215 TYRES FITTED TO THE REAR

NEARSIDE REARMOST SEAT HAS BEEN REMOVED - UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT

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

OFFSIDE INNER TAILLIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE REARMOST SEAT HAS BEEN REMOVED - UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 109,239 miles

205-55-16 tyres fitted to front, 215-55-16 tyres fitted to rear.

Small cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2009 109,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

205-55-16 tyres fitted to front, 215-55-16 tyres fitted to rear.

Small cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2008 93,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 76,979 miles

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

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

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

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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MK03 SKY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MK03 SKY, 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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MK03 SKY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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