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ML54 XMK

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,998 mi
Last recorded200,998 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 XMK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 200,998 miles

under body undersealed

Fail 23 May 2025 200,987 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both ns/os (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2024 195,696 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 189,668 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 173,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 144,682 miles

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 130,913 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 103,951 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 78,431 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 50,354 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 147,239 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 147,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear boxes collapsed (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 139,197 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 139,166 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 131,258 miles

alternator belt cracking

drop link bushes and nsf lower ball joint covers perished

nsf outer cv boot starting to perish

play in both steering arms

rear discs corroded

wipers poor

Fail 14 Feb 2014 131,258 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

alternator belt cracking

drop link bushes and nsf lower ball joint covers perished

nsf outer cv boot starting to perish

play in both steering arms

rear discs corroded

wipers poor

Pass 21 Feb 2013 122,485 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 113,285 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 103,496 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 103,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 87,433 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 79,822 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 79,822 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 73,931 miles

n/s inner c/v gaiter split/leaking

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 XMK is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML54 XMK, 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 XMK is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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