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FA54 VGO

2004 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,071 mi
Last recorded133,071 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VGO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 133,071 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 132,937 miles

Offside Rear Lower Braking system leaking brake caliper leak (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 102,070 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 98,048 miles

BOTH Front Windows do not open.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish.

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 85,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers Window not working.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm, and starting to perish.

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VEHICLE IMMOBILZER/CENTRAL LOCKING FAULT.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,388 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 13 Nov 2012 73,388 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,321 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 3 Oct 2011 57,321 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Sep 2010 42,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2010 42,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,310 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,154 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 28,154 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 22,227 miles

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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FA54 VGO is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FA54 VGO, 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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FA54 VGO is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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