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PL54 FCE

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

324,894 mi
Last recorded324,894 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 FCE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 324,894 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 316,623 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 306,938 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 294,702 miles

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

light underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2021 282,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2020 275,442 miles

corrosion rear inner and outer sills

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2019 268,980 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 262,733 miles

corrosion rear inner sills

front anti roll bushes worn

nearside track rod end worn

slight corrosion rear inner sills

slight leak nearside front shock absorber

Pass 3 Aug 2017 255,739 miles

corrosion front chassis

corrosion outer sills

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 8 Aug 2016 244,974 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

front and nearside rear tyres close to limit

nearside c.v gaiter deteriorating

slight corrosion rear inner sills

Pass 30 Jul 2015 229,056 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage & corrosion to offside front & nearside front outer sills

offside front outer c.v gaitor slight seapage of grease from inner clip

Pass 29 Jul 2014 219,460 miles

Battery base slight acid corrosion Advise clean up

N/S/R and N/S/Center row outer seat belt cover on seat damaged all working ok

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 211,901 miles

Acid stains around battery base

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/F Wheel trim twisted on valve

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R Brake pad wire rubbing on inside of rim

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 198,938 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge 2mm

slight play inner rack end

Pass 10 Aug 2011 187,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

a/c pipe broken

no coolant in bottle

Fail 9 Aug 2011 187,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

a/c pipe broken

no coolant in bottle

Pass 6 Aug 2010 173,231 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 173,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

NSF track rod end slight play

OSR tyre has nail in

Pass 3 Aug 2009 141,657 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 103,968 miles

Hand brake only pulling 80 on o/s

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 103,967 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Hand brake only pulling 80 on o/s

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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PL54 FCE is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PL54 FCE, 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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PL54 FCE is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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