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NJ54 MLF

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,811 mi
Last recorded169,811 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 MLF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 169,811 miles

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

chassis and body corroded but not holed

Pass 20 Feb 2017 164,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not in pescribed area

Fail 17 Feb 2017 164,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not in pescribed area

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 156,783 miles

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

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 148,219 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter not fully secure

niose on steering on hard standing lock-lock

osr tyre cracked

various corrosion around underside

Fail 5 Feb 2015 148,216 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter not fully secure

niose on steering on hard standing lock-lock

osr tyre cracked

various corrosion around underside

Pass 19 Dec 2013 142,737 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 134,252 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 125,847 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 124,169 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 124,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 103,429 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 84,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,037 miles

front bumper damage

Fail 18 Aug 2008 64,443 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

front bumper damage

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,235 miles

front bumper damage

Fail 15 Aug 2007 47,235 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake discs corroded/lipped

front brake pads wearing thin

front bumper damage

rear brake discs corroded/lipped

rear brake pads wearing thin

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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NJ54 MLF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NJ54 MLF, 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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NJ54 MLF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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