MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre's Wearing Edges
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre's Wearing Edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre's Stepping Inner Edge
Slight Movement in Front Upper Suspension Mountings Both Sides
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre's Stepping Inner Edge
Slight Movement in Front Upper Suspension Mountings Both Sides
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre's Stepping Inner Edge
Slight Movement in Front Upper Suspension Mountings Both Sides
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/Outer Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/Outer Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre's Stepping Inner Edge
Slight Movement in Front Upper Suspension Mountings Both Sides
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to both front inner sill's
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and center (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
clean emissions no print out
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
clean emissions no print out given
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
child seat/s fitted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
child seat/s fitted
Child seats to centre and NSR seats
Front Lower arm rear bushes, X2, weak
No secondary bonnet catch
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Child seats to centre and NSR seats
Front Lower arm rear bushes, X2, weak
No secondary bonnet catch
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
offside rear tyre worn on both edges
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PL04 HMV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 PL04 HMV, 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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PL04 HMV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 2004.
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