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OV04 MLJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,956 mi
Last recorded131,956 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 MLJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 131,956 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner cv gaiters split.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 110,153 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front inner CV gaitor split.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 110,153 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front inner CV gaitor split.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 110,133 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 110,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 81,344 miles

o/s/f tyre getting near limits inner edges of both fronts worn badley poss tracking ?

Fail 23 Aug 2010 81,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre getting near limits inner edges of both fronts worn badley poss tracking ?

Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,607 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 71,607 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 117,999 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 117,962 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2009 105,397 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 105,397 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 95,134 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 78,751 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 78,751 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 78,683 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 78,682 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 69,863 miles

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

Offside Inner 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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OV04 MLJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OV04 MLJ, 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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OV04 MLJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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