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NC04 NBL

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

205,182 mi
Last recorded205,182 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 205,182 miles

brake lines covered in greese

jacking points corroded

nearside front tyre worn low

play in offside front shocker upper attachment

sills damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2018 192,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn low

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear parking brake cables slightly corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

both side sills slightly damaged

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2018 192,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn low

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear parking brake cables slightly corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

both side sills slightly damaged

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 172,612 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 172,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 160,091 miles

both sides rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 148,136 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 148,112 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 135,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 134,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 127,965 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 127,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 115,313 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 115,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,401 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 103,401 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 88,659 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 88,659 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2011 86,692 miles

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

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f and o/s /f tyre tread low on edge o/s/r tyre low on edge

Pass 27 May 2009 63,781 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 63,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 53,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 12 Jun 2008 53,640 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 21 Jun 2007 46,461 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 41,460 miles

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

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

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 NBL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 NBL, 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 NBL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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