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CA04 VBD

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,301 mi
Last recorded59,301 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 VBD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 59,301 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 59,301 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 58,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 58,625 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow vacuum (1.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 58,020 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 57,210 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs heavily corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 57,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH/CHASSY LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST PIPE CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM BODY MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM BODY MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 56,080 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt CENTRAL ()

VARIOUS CORRIONS ON SILLS AND FLOOR

Pass 10 Aug 2020 55,635 miles

Front WIPERS SLIGHT JUDDER

SURFACE RUST FRONT/REAR DISCS

Fail 7 Aug 2020 55,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front WIPERS SLIGHT JUDDER

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

SURFACE RUST FRONT/REAR DISCS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 55,226 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 53,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 53,901 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 52,208 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 central seats ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 52,208 miles

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

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

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 central seats ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 50,403 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,234 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 46,972 miles

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracking

offside rear inner pad close to sensor wire

Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2013 45,698 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,260 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,372 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,497 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,886 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 30,188 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 30,188 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished

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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CA04 VBD is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA04 VBD, 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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CA04 VBD is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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