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MV54 JBU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,815 mi
Last recorded172,815 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 JBU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 172,815 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 168,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 168,540 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 158,722 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ both rear] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 158,718 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn [both front] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ both rear] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 137,782 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 132,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 123,802 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted .

upper and lower engine covers fitted .

Fail 21 Aug 2015 123,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s front brake wear wiring disconnected . (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted .

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

upper and lower engine covers fitted .

Fail 23 Jul 2014 115,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 115,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 107,369 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 99,770 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 99,720 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2011 91,626 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 85,158 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 73,128 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 59,992 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 59,992 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both inner drive shaft gaiters leaking grease

Pass 15 Feb 2008 47,736 miles

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire not connected and incorrectly routed.

Fail 14 Feb 2008 47,736 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire not connected and incorrectly routed.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,302 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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MV54 JBU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MV54 JBU, 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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MV54 JBU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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