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NC04 DZU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,216 mi
Last recorded170,216 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 170,216 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general rust under the body

Pass 12 Jan 2024 164,017 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 143,028 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 143,028 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 132,853 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 132,853 miles

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 127,227 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering notchy due to aux belt tensioner faulty

Fail 12 Apr 2021 127,226 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Within 30cm of suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Within 30cm of suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

No oil

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Steering notchy due to aux belt tensioner faulty

Pass 11 May 2020 122,108 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severe inner wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Door and body panel damaged yet not causing a sharp edge.

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

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

Slight corrosion to all under body components.

Steering slightly notchy under load.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 115,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack in tread.

Offside Rear Damage to bodywork

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front out rigers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 115,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack in tread.

Offside Rear Damage to bodywork

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front out rigers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 108,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear right third seat seat belt buckle casing broken, still latches ok

Oil leak, rear of engine

Power steering pump very noisy

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front sills (2.4.A.3)

Underbody generally corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 108,796 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box not attached to system, mid box corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor, at outrigger rear face (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger, behind front wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear right third seat seat belt buckle casing broken, still latches ok

Oil leak, rear of engine

Power steering pump very noisy

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front sills (2.4.A.3)

Underbody generally corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 102,766 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 102,766 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 95,686 miles

NSR Tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over Axle Between Hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 95,686 miles

NSR Tyre perished

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over Axle Between Hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2015 90,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2015 90,117 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 83,073 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,073 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 76,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 76,517 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,384 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 73,367 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 71,628 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 69,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 69,636 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,670 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 61,552 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 50,748 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 50,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) 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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NC04 DZU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NC04 DZU, 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 DZU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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