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FE04 BVF

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,230 mi
Last recorded176,230 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 BVF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2022 176,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Inner sills corroded

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

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

handbrake lever damaged

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 171,635 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 168,402 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear sill areas corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 162,435 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2018 156,702 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2017 149,823 miles

Brake pipes greased

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2016 139,486 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment off side and near side (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side front and near side rear (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2016 139,486 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven off side slow to operate (3.7.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment off side and near side (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side front and near side rear (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 129,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 May 2015 129,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr tyre or wheel out of shape

Pass 7 May 2014 122,107 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 114,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

brake pipes at rear greased

Pass 21 Mar 2012 106,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 95,375 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 84,752 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,033 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,376 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,568 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 BVF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BVF, 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 BVF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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