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MT04 BWY

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,506 mi
Last recorded140,506 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 BWY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 140,506 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 132,107 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 124,858 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlight n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 124,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlight n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 118,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly Leaking Grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle/Arms have Slight Corrosion

Fail 14 May 2020 118,153 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine limit 3.00...measured ave 3.23 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly Leaking Grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle/Arms have Slight Corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2019 107,839 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 107,839 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,827 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,335 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 79,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low to no visible tread on both outer edges

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,472 miles

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

front - rear brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

nearside rear brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

offside rear brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

Fail 23 Apr 2015 70,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front - rear brake pipes covered in grease at time of test

nearside rear brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

offside rear brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,070 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 62,070 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,054 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 50,562 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 45,412 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 40,931 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 35,600 miles

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

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

offside front tyre signs of wear

Pass 7 May 2008 29,223 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 23,629 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2007 23,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MT04 BWY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MT04 BWY, 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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MT04 BWY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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