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BV04 UEF

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,745 mi
Last recorded159,745 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 UEF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 159,745 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front crossmembers slight corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 150,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 149,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 139,345 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 178,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 128,332 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 120,435 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 120,435 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 110,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 110,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 94,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 85,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

metal brake pipes on nearside and offside rear suspension arms are corroded.

nearside and offside rear flexi brake hoses to suspension arms have corrosion to ferrules.

not mot related,o/s/f a post screen moulding adrift,also n/s/r doo aperture seal adrift.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 85,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

metal brake pipes on nearside and offside rear suspension arms are corroded.

nearside and offside rear flexi brake hoses to suspension arms have corrosion to ferrules.

not mot related,o/s/f a post screen moulding adrift,also n/s/r doo aperture seal adrift.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 76,154 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 76,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,107 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner and outer edge. o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,837 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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BV04 UEF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BV04 UEF, 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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BV04 UEF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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