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FG04 GFV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,962 mi
Last recorded84,962 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 GFV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 84,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 82,832 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 79,827 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 76,962 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 73,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 70,271 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 67,908 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 63,202 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 63,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 59,065 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 59,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,451 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,445 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both side mounting slightly play (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,238 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 48,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,261 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,979 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,753 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,445 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,722 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,098 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,732 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,458 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 10,180 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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FG04 GFV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG04 GFV, 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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What year was FG04 GFV registered?

FG04 GFV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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