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BC04 RVZ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

206,930 mi
Last recorded206,930 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 RVZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 206,930 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Mar 2018 206,528 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Dec 2017 198,240 miles

Drivers Window Does Not Operate

Handbrake Pull Spring Broken Under Rear Floor

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Release Button On Handbrake Missing

Fail 13 Dec 2017 198,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Drivers Window Does Not Operate

Handbrake Pull Spring Broken Under Rear Floor

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Release Button On Handbrake Missing

Pass 6 Apr 2017 175,660 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 148,529 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 148,486 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 146,987 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 144,271 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 143,954 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 128,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Mar 2014 128,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2013 114,351 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 114,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 99,508 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 99,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 85,764 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 71,438 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 57,844 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,857 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 44,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,710 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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BC04 RVZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BC04 RVZ, 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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BC04 RVZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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