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WL04 GUE

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

267,007 mi
Last recorded267,007 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 GUE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 267,007 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Front brake discs corroding.

Offside & nearside sills damaged.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear shock absorbers corroded.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 257,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tail pipe corroded

offside rear shock absorber dust cover corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 257,765 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tail pipe corroded

offside rear shock absorber dust cover corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 249,009 miles

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

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

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

offside front wiper is split

Fail 16 Aug 2013 249,009 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

offside front wiper is split

Pass 17 Aug 2012 242,300 miles

5 child seat fitted to rear seats

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r.h.headlamp misted but beam ok

Fail 16 Aug 2012 242,275 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

5 child seat fitted to rear seats

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r.h.headlamp misted but beam ok

Pass 2 Aug 2011 235,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs and pads will need changing next pad change

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)

O/S/R shock absorber casing deteriorated

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 229,708 miles

front disc liped

front tyres going out of shape

Pass 31 Jul 2009 218,721 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 200,696 miles

rear tyres 3mm

small split in rear exhaust pipe by silencer

Pass 7 Aug 2007 159,039 miles

n/s cv boot damp

slight lift @ both top strut mounts

Fail 6 Aug 2007 158,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

n/s inner c/v boot damp

slight lift @ both top strut mounts

Pass 18 Aug 2006 82,032 miles

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

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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WL04 GUE is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WL04 GUE, 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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WL04 GUE is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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