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EF04 VNS

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

176,940 mi
Last recorded176,940 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 VNS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 176,940 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 170,822 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 159,647 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 148,525 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 148,525 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 140,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear bumper slight damage

Fail 16 Oct 2019 140,545 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear bumper slight damage

Pass 7 Nov 2018 130,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 117,536 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 111,227 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 111,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 103,239 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2014 98,160 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 97,778 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 92,054 miles

screw in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 24 May 2011 78,780 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 78,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2010 65,456 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 65,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2009 55,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2008 40,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2007 28,664 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 28,664 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EF04 VNS is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EF04 VNS, 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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EF04 VNS is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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