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NL04 MFF

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,206 mi
Last recorded172,206 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 MFF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 172,206 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 172,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 159,045 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn.

offside rear tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 144,881 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

play in both front suspension top mounts

slight play in both front anti roll bar linkages

Fail 14 Jun 2011 131,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 131,755 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 114,115 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 114,085 miles

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

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

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

brake wear indicator on

Pass 22 Jun 2009 95,782 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 74,783 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 74,783 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 50,976 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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NL04 MFF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL04 MFF, 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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NL04 MFF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 March 2004.

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