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EF04 VPV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,800 mi
Last recorded134,800 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 134,800 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 131,121 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 131,118 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 126,771 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 126,751 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 122,275 miles

Body has slight corrosion jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 116,405 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 116,405 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 112,893 miles

Oil leak on engine.

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Rear tyre at o/s perishing/cracking on outer wall & wearing on inner edge.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 103,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front brake pipes on brake calipers corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 103,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front brake disc`s corroded

advise both front brake pipes on brake calipers corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,509 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 85,519 miles

offside rear light cluster cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2011 85,519 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2010 78,596 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,484 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 59,440 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 42,142 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 42,142 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VPV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 97,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VPV, 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 VPV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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