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BG04 WVR

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,380 mi
Last recorded187,380 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 WVR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2018 187,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pipes rusty

front brake flex hoses perished

Pass 21 Sep 2017 187,056 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

wiper blades smearing

Pass 20 Aug 2016 186,282 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes pitted/rusty

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 182,659 miles

brake pipes pitted/rusty

corrosion nearside front chassis

front tyres low on tread and worn bald on inner edges and just legal, advise replacement

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blades smearing

Fail 21 Aug 2015 182,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes pitted/rusty

corrosion nearside front chassis

front tyres low on tread and worn bald on inner edges and just legal, advise replacement

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blades smearing

Pass 21 Aug 2014 172,685 miles

front chassis rail slight corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2013 159,499 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 146,165 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 132,823 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 118,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 118,133 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 104,948 miles

NEARSIDE CV GAITER INNER SPLIT ADVISE

Pass 28 Jul 2008 92,518 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 85,004 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 85,004 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WVR 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 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVR, 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 WVR is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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