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CV04 DFU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,365 mi
Last recorded173,365 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 DFU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 173,365 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 173,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 164,628 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 155,377 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 155,139 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 143,192 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 143,188 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 127,270 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 111,886 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,357 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 94,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 80,317 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 68,141 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 68,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 62,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 56,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust joint rusty

rear tyres worn on inner edges

wear on o/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2008 56,462 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust joint rusty

rear tyres worn on inner edges

wear on o/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CV04 DFU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV04 DFU, 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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CV04 DFU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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