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SO04 HCP

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,918 mi
Last recorded153,918 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 HCP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 153,918 miles

ball joint boots deteriorated-brake pipes to rear flexis corroded-rear brake pads worn low-n/s/r tyre worn low

front number plate deteriorated-x2 headlamps have slight movement-o/s/f brake pipe to flexi corroded-x2 front top shocker mounts have slight lift-x2 front coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre worn low-welding covered by substance, unable to check properly

Fail 25 Sep 2017 153,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner backing sill holed and distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill to outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner backing sill holed and distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

ball joint boots deteriorated-brake pipes to rear flexis corroded-rear brake pads worn low-n/s/r tyre worn low

front number plate deteriorated-x2 headlamps have slight movement-o/s/f brake pipe to flexi corroded-x2 front top shocker mounts have slight lift-x2 front coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 143,673 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 143,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 133,589 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 129,309 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2013 124,700 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 118,849 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2011 116,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 101,531 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 86,874 miles

All exhaust mounting rubbersfrom (and inc) centre to rearhave some deteriation and cracking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 71,122 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,926 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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SO04 HCP is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SO04 HCP, 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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SO04 HCP is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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