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ML54 LJJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,632 mi
Last recorded173,632 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 LJJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 173,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake calipers / corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 173,575 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

gear change tight

trims and covers fitted

underbody water pipes corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2020 173,555 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded repaired

gear linkage tight /siezed

mirrors temporary repair

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 31 Jan 2020 173,555 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexibles to calipers , both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both central pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded repaired

gear linkage tight /siezed

mirrors temporary repair

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 May 2017 173,549 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded small ones on calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust corroded

oil topped up 1 litre

Fail 26 May 2017 173,549 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on mirrors temporary repairs (8.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded small ones on calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust corroded

oil topped up 1 litre

Pass 29 Oct 2013 173,526 miles

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

mirrors temporary repair

Pass 31 Aug 2012 173,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

mirrors temp repair tape fixing

Fail 29 Aug 2012 173,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

mirrors temp repair tape fixing

Pass 21 Sep 2011 144,647 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

spare tyre not in vehicle

Fail 21 Sep 2011 144,647 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

spare tyre not in vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2010 121,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 29 Oct 2010 120,918 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 95,651 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edge

only 3 x rear passenger seats fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2009 95,651 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edge

only 3 x rear passenger seats fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2008 70,186 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,330 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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ML54 LJJ 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 64.7%.

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 ML54 LJJ, 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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ML54 LJJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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