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SV54 XZM

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

231,489 mi
Last recorded231,489 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 XZM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 231,489 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2018 227,437 miles

Battery slightly insecure

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 227,437 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery slightly insecure

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 219,414 miles

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

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both the nearside front and the offside front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 219,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 212,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 206,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 196,431 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakepipes on both sides at front to rear slightly corroded.

slight surface rust on both chassis legs at front.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 185,822 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 177,578 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 150,673 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 110,519 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2008 75,548 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,485 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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SV54 XZM is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SV54 XZM, 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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SV54 XZM is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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