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SG54 FXY

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

121,866 mi
Last recorded121,866 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 FXY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 121,866 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion of chassis.

Fail 30 May 2019 121,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

general corrosion of chassis.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 110,649 miles

Nearside and Offside Front floor has corrosion outside any prescribed areas

Fail 3 Apr 2018 110,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At Caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to Caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55R16 RF (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At Caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55R16 RF (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside and Offside Front floor has corrosion outside any prescribed areas

Pass 11 Apr 2017 101,278 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough also intermittent noise from aux belt area but only at idle (2.2.D.1)

corrosion o/s outer sill but 12.5" from seat belt mount at this time. fail criteria is 12"

corrosion through n/s inner and outer sills but 17" from belt mount at time of test

corrosion through n/s/f chassis but 14" from suspension mount at time of test

corrosion through o/s inner sill but 17" from seat belt mount at this time

front exhaust bolts corroded very thin but system still secure at this time

glow plug light flashing indicating fault codes present

n/s sill dented

n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r tyres all devoid of tread on edges both o/s at 3mm in tread areas

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

oil leak

spare tyre is flat

Fail 10 Apr 2017 101,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced n/s 160kg o/s 0kg (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0kg effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough also intermittent noise from aux belt area but only at idle (2.2.D.1)

corrosion o/s outer sill but 12.5" from seat belt mount at this time. fail criteria is 12"

corrosion through n/s inner and outer sills but 17" from belt mount at time of test

corrosion through n/s/f chassis but 14" from suspension mount at time of test

corrosion through o/s inner sill but 17" from seat belt mount at this time

front exhaust bolts corroded very thin but system still secure at this time

glow plug light flashing indicating fault codes present

n/s sill dented

n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r tyres all devoid of tread on edges both o/s at 3mm in tread areas

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

oil leak

spare tyre is flat

Pass 19 Apr 2016 94,104 miles

Advise centre to rear section of exhaust rubbing on suspension arm

Advise child seat fitted to rear

Advise under trays fitted to vehicle

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 94,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Advise centre to rear section of exhaust rubbing on suspension arm

Advise child seat fitted to rear

Advise under trays fitted to vehicle

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 86,013 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,792 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 78,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 71,809 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 71,809 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake caliper hand brake part slighty sticky

Pass 28 Apr 2012 66,122 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 64,649 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front drive shaft inner gaiters torn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,693 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 59,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 53,061 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,860 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 44,860 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,699 miles

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

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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SG54 FXY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SG54 FXY, 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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SG54 FXY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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