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SB54 NFH

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

199,632 mi
Last recorded199,632 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 NFH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 199,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside body sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Front seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Offside body sill slightly corroded

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

battery warning light illuminated

Pass 12 Oct 2021 196,267 miles

Nearside Front nsf brake hose slightly chaffed

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

Offside Front Upper slight play on osf top mount

Offside Front seatbelt buckle slightly danaged.

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 195,972 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

advise n/s/f inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 29 Sep 2020 193,930 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front inner sill and jacking points corroded but not excessively

Both front top strut bearing worn

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi and mounting in poor condition

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers feel very soft

Fail 16 Sep 2020 193,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front inner sill and jacking points corroded but not excessively

Both front top strut bearing worn

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi and mounting in poor condition

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Shock absorbers feel very soft

Pass 18 Sep 2019 188,398 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT PIPE AND IN POOR CONDITION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

SLIGHT PLAY NEAR/SIDE END OF RACK

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT UNDER SILLS AND FRONT FLOOR SECTIONS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 188,308 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT PIPE AND IN POOR CONDITION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

SLIGHT PLAY NEAR/SIDE END OF RACK

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT UNDER SILLS AND FRONT FLOOR SECTIONS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 188,153 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

all rear seats have been removed

nearside front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2018 185,289 miles

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

SLIGHT PLAY NEAR/SIDE END OF RACK

Fail 5 Sep 2018 185,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

SLIGHT PLAY NEAR/SIDE END OF RACK

Pass 12 Aug 2017 179,518 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing noisy at time of test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Outer d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 166,068 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT RUSTY...

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 May 2016 166,068 miles

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

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT RUSTY...

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 150,979 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT DROPLINK...

Fail 13 May 2015 150,979 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT DROPLINK...

Pass 8 May 2014 131,214 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 131,123 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2013 114,079 miles

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 9 May 2013 113,998 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 96,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 96,599 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 82,221 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 67,878 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 67,878 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 53,827 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 40,744 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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SB54 NFH is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SB54 NFH, 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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SB54 NFH is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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