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BV54 VDP

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

226,102 mi
Last recorded226,102 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 226,102 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 215,707 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 208,138 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Handbrake close to stop

Pass 25 Nov 2017 198,726 miles

Handbrake has limited reserve travel

Pass 24 Nov 2016 187,469 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorber Casings Deteriorated

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant Leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower Effort (3.7.B.6b)

Oil Leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 178,161 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil Leak

Oil Level Low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight Brake Bind Offside Rear Wheel

Fail 24 Nov 2015 178,161 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil Leak

Oil Level Low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight Brake Bind Offside Rear Wheel

Pass 4 Nov 2014 164,883 miles

Exhaust sytem corrorsion

Fail 4 Nov 2014 164,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust sytem corrorsion

Pass 26 Nov 2013 152,424 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 152,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 140,258 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 126,400 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 115,440 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 115,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front nail in tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2009 103,513 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 97,808 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 75,363 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 VDP is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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