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NL04 ZRA

2004 Ford Galaxy

Gold Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,140 mi
Last recorded140,140 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 ZRA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 140,140 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 137,053 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 137,053 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 134,259 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 131,287 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 128,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 124,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 120,720 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 116,532 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 116,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 109,138 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 109,138 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,831 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 90,867 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front and rear exhoust to poor condion

Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,867 miles

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

front and rear exhoust to poor condion

Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,082 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 81,877 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,680 miles

Have moved centre rear seat to nearside rear, where it should be fitted as there is no extra seat belt stalk on that seat to allow it to be fitted in centre position.

There is now no centre seat fitted or a seat in the offside rear position.

Fail 31 Mar 2011 71,680 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 59,319 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 53,070 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 52,050 miles

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

both front tyres low inner edges

Fail 13 May 2008 52,050 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres low inner edges

Pass 15 May 2007 38,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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NL04 ZRA is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NL04 ZRA, 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 ZRA is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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