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BG04 VPE

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,114 mi
Last recorded134,114 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VPE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 134,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2021 134,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 133,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service light on

Fail 10 Feb 2020 133,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake cable has restricted free movement Both (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Engine oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service light on

Both front tyres very low on pressure

Pass 7 May 2019 133,887 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/R about 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 133,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/R about 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 133,869 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 133,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear mount bush worn excessivly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

REAR EXHAUST HEATSHIELD DROPPED OFF ONTO SILENCER BODY

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 127,914 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 117,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 117,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 106,309 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 106,309 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 96,196 miles

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 2 Jul 2012 85,249 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 73,704 miles

O/S/R brake disc corroded. O/S drive shaft inner c/v boot split

Fail 7 Jun 2010 61,355 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,355 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,865 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,963 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,724 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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BG04 VPE is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BG04 VPE, 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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BG04 VPE is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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