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SM04 HTD

2004 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

241,901 mi
Last recorded241,901 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 HTD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 241,901 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 241,901 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 219,636 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 192,756 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 168,736 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 168,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2016 149,688 miles

Suspect O/S Rear coil spring may be broken.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 149,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspect O/S Rear coil spring may be broken.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 133,214 miles

LH & RH Rear shock absorber piston covers corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 133,048 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

LH & RH Rear shock absorber piston covers corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 116,717 miles

Front discs lipped on insides

Fail 30 Jan 2014 116,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front discs lipped on insides

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 102,303 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 102,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust section corroded

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 88,311 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 74,138 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 61,372 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 61,372 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,578 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 49,578 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,561 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,946 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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SM04 HTD is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SM04 HTD, 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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What year was SM04 HTD registered?

SM04 HTD is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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