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NL04 ZTC

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,665 mi
Last recorded87,665 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 ZTC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2021 87,665 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 79,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 79,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount worn

Offside Front Suspension top mount worn

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 78,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2019 78,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2019 75,844 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated re lease button (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 72,549 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,488 miles

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

Rear Washer inop

Fail 17 Mar 2017 69,488 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Washer inop

Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,436 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 65,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,998 miles

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

Front numberplate damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,619 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,442 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded away from exhaust pipe but exhaust still surported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear tail-box clamp corroded and adrift

Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,524 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 38,524 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,590 miles

Front No plate cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2009 33,590 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Front No plate cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,961 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 22,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,618 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 ZTC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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