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MV54 XXK

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

158,738 mi
Last recorded158,738 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 XXK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 158,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides outers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 158,738 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides outers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 146,987 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides outers in centre row ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides+images just satisfactory! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated!

Fail 13 Aug 2020 146,814 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement park lever on caliper fully forward & no movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 seats - centre row ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides+images just satisfactory! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated!

Pass 16 Aug 2019 135,658 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 130,671 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 116,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 100,522 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 100,522 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 94,685 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear seats missing at time of test.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 94,640 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear seats missing at time of test.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 89,628 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,854 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 84,854 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 80,284 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 80,284 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 74,968 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 74,955 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 71,153 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 66,278 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 66,278 miles

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight play in nearside driveshaft

Pass 2 Sep 2008 61,258 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 61,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XXK 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 60.9%.

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 XXK, 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 XXK is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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