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BV54 VAO

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,154 mi
Last recorded119,154 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 VAO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 119,154 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 117,108 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 115,251 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 112,603 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 112,603 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 109,885 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 109,885 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 106,793 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 105,225 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 99,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 95,928 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 95,928 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 92,026 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 92,026 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 89,683 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 89,683 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 85,439 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under tray cover fitted.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 85,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under tray cover fitted.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 79,764 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front discs worn

power steering noisy

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,350 miles

Slight damage to O/S Sill at front.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 61,301 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 61,301 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2007 49,093 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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BV54 VAO is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BV54 VAO, 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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BV54 VAO is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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