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W12 RKE

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,486 mi
Last recorded153,486 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 RKE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 153,486 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 151,550 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 151,550 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 145,891 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 145,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 138,391 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 131,611 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint ,corroded and pin hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 131,573 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint ,corroded and pin hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 125,508 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 125,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 116,749 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 105,537 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 105,537 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 93,371 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

light surface corrosion n/s/r sill

Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,163 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 80,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 80,507 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 72,251 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Jan 2010 61,362 miles

midle seat fitted in wrong place

stone chip in b zone

Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,713 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2007 33,562 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 33,560 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front discs worn

n/s/f inner pad low

wrong seat fitted center rear.

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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W12 RKE is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W12 RKE, 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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W12 RKE is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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