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MT04 BXB

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

163,106 mi
Last recorded163,106 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 163,106 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 163,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 162,955 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel on subframe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all discs worn and pitted

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2016 156,185 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)

front strut tops have slight movement

Pass 9 Apr 2015 146,785 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 139,458 miles

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)

front strut tops have slight movement

Fail 23 Apr 2014 139,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

front strut tops have slight movement

Pass 1 May 2013 131,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r park brake low

Fail 1 May 2013 131,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r park brake low

Pass 23 Apr 2012 126,818 miles

cat to front pipe bolts corroded

front wishbone bushes splitting and have slight movement

nsf bumper damaged and insecure

nsr handbrake effiency down

osr lamp unit damaged and reflector deteriated but more tham 50% visable

osr tail lamp bulb out but 50% still visable

rear brake pipes corroded

rear occasional seats not fitted at time of test , respective seat belts unable to be checked

Fail 23 Apr 2012 126,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cat to front pipe bolts corroded

front wishbone bushes splitting and have slight movement

nsf bumper damaged and insecure

nsr handbrake effiency down

osr lamp unit damaged and reflector deteriated but more tham 50% visable

osr tail lamp bulb out but 50% still visable

rear brake pipes corroded

rear occasional seats not fitted at time of test , respective seat belts unable to be checked

Pass 12 Apr 2011 109,794 miles

rear brake discs scored to excess

Fail 12 Apr 2011 109,794 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

rear brake discs scored to excess

Pass 27 Apr 2010 98,626 miles

nsf wing/ bumper damaged

osr reflector damaged but still servicable

rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Apr 2010 98,626 miles

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)

nsf wing/ bumper damaged

osr reflector damaged but still servicable

rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2009 85,206 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 85,206 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,276 miles

front brakes low

front wipers smearing

mid and rear exhaust corroded

nsr mid outer seat and rear seats not fitted at time of test respactive seat belts not checked

osr reflector damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2008 70,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front wipers smearing

mid and rear exhaust corroded

nsr mid outer seat and rear seats not fitted at time of test respactive seat belts not checked

osr reflector damaged

tyre fitted as spare below 1.6 mm, nsf tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 23 Apr 2007 57,300 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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MT04 BXB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 MT04 BXB, 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 BXB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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