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MW04 AEX

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

96,546 mi
Last recorded96,546 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 AEX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 96,546 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 96,546 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 95,808 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 95,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2023 89,708 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

chassis and inner sill corroded but not excessive

Fail 23 May 2023 89,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 87,230 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 87,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leval low

Pass 17 May 2021 84,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount play

Pass 5 May 2020 82,912 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bot front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 82,912 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bot front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 80,400 miles

both outer sills corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 May 2019 80,398 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both outer sills corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,272 miles

clutch slipping

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2018 78,270 miles

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

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

clutch slipping

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2017 76,256 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS WEATHERED

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

sills/floors/underbody corroded suspension components corroded

Fail 17 May 2017 76,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

sills/floors/underbody corroded suspension components corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 75,394 miles

all suspension corroded

rear tyres in very poor condition 215/55/16

rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 13 May 2016 75,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

all suspension corroded

rear tyres in very poor condition 215/55/16

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 19 May 2015 74,527 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 74,527 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 73,196 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges 215/55/16

exhaust corroded and blowing

nsr tyre siwewall damaged

play in both front suspension top mounts

service overdue

Fail 19 May 2014 73,196 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges 215/55/16

exhaust corroded and blowing

nsr tyre siwewall damaged

play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 16 May 2013 71,807 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 68,379 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 68,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,936 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 61,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2010 53,623 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 45,239 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 14 May 2009 45,239 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod 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)

Pass 15 May 2008 34,245 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 34,245 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2007 23,605 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 23,605 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MW04 AEX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 MW04 AEX, 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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MW04 AEX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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