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NC04 AKU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,766 mi
Last recorded86,766 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 AKU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 86,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 86,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 85,714 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 85,714 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 84,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 83,001 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 82,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 80,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 80,494 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 76,337 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 72,410 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 72,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 70,268 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 67,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear seats not fitted at time of test (seat belts not checked)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 60,712 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 May 2011 54,753 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test seat belts not checked

Pass 28 May 2010 47,797 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

unable to check offside rear rear seat because seat missing

Fail 24 May 2010 47,757 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

unable to check offside rear rear seat because seat missing

Pass 21 May 2009 42,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil level on minimum

Three seats not fitted

Fail 18 May 2009 42,791 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Oil level on minimum

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Three seats not fitted

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 22 May 2008 36,186 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 29,614 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 29,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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NC04 AKU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NC04 AKU, 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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NC04 AKU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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