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NL54 NVA

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

164,579 mi
Last recorded164,579 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 NVA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 164,579 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 164,569 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 146,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Aug 2023 131,944 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 117,204 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 102,556 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 203,107 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,045 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 77,464 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,005 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 73,005 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 68,660 miles

both sills bent at the front

Fail 14 Aug 2017 68,660 miles

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

both sills bent at the front

Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,728 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 64,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,320 miles

n/s/r tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,317 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 54,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,449 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,618 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,464 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 34,313 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,953 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 29,950 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,498 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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NL54 NVA is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NL54 NVA, 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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NL54 NVA is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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