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NJ54 NDF

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

175,163 mi
Last recorded175,163 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 NDF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 175,163 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 175,152 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 170,437 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 170,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 164,933 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 164,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside + Offside + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in top suspension mounts Nearside + Offside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row seat belts not tested ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 157,293 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 157,309 miles

Front o/s & n/s tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 142,257 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 142,257 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 133,513 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 123,305 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 118,415 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 102,561 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 95,006 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,937 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,292 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 78,240 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,992 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 58,693 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 44,955 miles

Advise both front tyres low on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 35,291 miles

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 NDF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 NDF, 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 NDF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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