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FE04 BTV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,780 mi
Last recorded83,780 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 BTV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 83,780 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 183,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm needs tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached toprubber mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 182,091 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 182,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 181,168 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 172,710 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

both rearmost rear belts damaged but seats have been removed

Fail 9 Jan 2017 172,710 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rearmost rear belts damaged but seats have been removed

Pass 26 Oct 2015 162,458 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 146,257 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 135,135 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

front tyres are a different size to rear

no spare wheel

Fail 19 Aug 2013 135,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

front tyres are a different size to rear

no spare wheel

Pass 23 Aug 2012 123,921 miles

Vehicle fitted with 15" rear & 16" front wheels

Pass 10 Mar 2011 108,972 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 81,601 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 62,296 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,724 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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FE04 BTV 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 FE04 BTV, 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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FE04 BTV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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