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MV54 XXU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,467 mi
Last recorded107,467 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 XXU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2021 107,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 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 Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shocker top corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shocker top corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive back of the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust tips corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 106,167 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 106,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly spring broke (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower small stone chip

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shockers (5.3.2 (c))

back box corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 104,812 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 103,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play both front shocker mounts

Fail 31 Aug 2018 103,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached shocker rotton and spring droped (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play both front shocker mounts

Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,950 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust tail pipes coroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 100,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust tail pipes coroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,705 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

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

Centre Rear h/brake return spring on cables snapped

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear casing on seat belt clasp loose

Offside Rear rear bumper insecure but likely to cause harm

Fail 7 Sep 2016 98,705 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Centre Front Oil leak ()

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

Centre Rear h/brake return spring on cables snapped

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear casing on seat belt clasp loose

Offside Rear rear bumper insecure but likely to cause harm

Pass 7 Sep 2015 96,571 miles

Centre Upper stop light out

Offside Front Outer seat back slightly insecure

Fail 3 Sep 2015 96,571 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp hazards flash for a time when dipped beam switched on (1.7.5c)

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

Centre Upper stop light out

Offside Front Outer seat back slightly insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2014 88,959 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,234 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 82,522 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,988 miles

nearside front tyre has minor cracks around side wall

offside rear tyre has minor cracks around side wall

Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,901 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,974 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 54,976 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,689 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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MV54 XXU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MV54 XXU, 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 XXU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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