2004 Ford Galaxy · 4,212 MOT tests
2004 Ford Galaxy reliability
2004 Ford Galaxys fail 52.1% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 20 Galaxy years (4,212 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- 52.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 138,570
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,212
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- 2005 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 21.7% of tests fail here (110% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Ford Galaxy
Fail rate by area
- Suspension29.4%
- Lights and electrics24.7%
- Body, chassis and structure21.7%
- Brakes18.5%
- Steering9.6%
- Tyres8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 10.47%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.45%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 7.08%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 6.2%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 5.18%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Stop lamp not working 4.72%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (24.5%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.83%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.25%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.39%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (8.1%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.67%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Ford Galaxy reliable?
2004 Ford Galaxys fail 52.1% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 20 Galaxy years (4,212 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Ford Galaxy MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (10.47% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (8.45% of tests), position lamp not working (7.08% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Ford Galaxy have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Ford Galaxy shows 138,570 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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