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FE04 BVW

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,565 mi
Last recorded112,565 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 BVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 112,565 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 112,565 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 104,257 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 104,257 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 99,250 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 99,250 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 88,777 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 88,777 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 79,050 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 79,050 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side of front doors (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 70,059 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 62,210 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,322 miles

both front tyres low

both rear tyres perishing

front/rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 22 Jun 2015 60,322 miles

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

both front tyres low

both rear tyres perishing

front/rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,067 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 Jun 2014 51,067 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,324 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,162 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,821 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,661 miles

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

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 BVW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FE04 BVW, 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 BVW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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