CarVerify

Free Car Check

EU04 VKG

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,434 mi
Last recorded182,434 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 VKG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2019 182,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 180,308 miles

Both front sills corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front worn on inner shoulder

Fail 6 Apr 2018 180,308 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure broken (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Both front sills corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front worn on inner shoulder

Pass 24 Mar 2017 177,273 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Outer and inner sills corroded

Offside Outer and inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 175,274 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 173,684 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 173,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 168,277 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 168,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 163,304 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 153,335 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 139,650 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2010 125,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 110,576 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 85,540 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,035 miles

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

Wipers smearing slightly

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
Full Ford Galaxy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EU04 VKG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU04 VKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU04 VKG?

You can check the full history of EU04 VKG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EU04 VKG registered?

EU04 VKG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is EU04 VKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU04 VKG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU04 VKG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EU04 VKG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.