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FP54 VLV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,046 mi
Last recorded158,046 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 VLV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 158,046 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 158,046 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 146,646 miles

3x seat belt stalk shrouds missing.

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer side wall.

Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing casings. (2.7.2a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 146,646 miles

Emissions not tested no result due to exhaust leak. (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rotten from cat back. (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner 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 parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced zero effort.lever fully on. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

3x seat belt stalk shrouds missing.

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer side wall.

Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing casings. (2.7.2a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 137,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust pipe deteriorated

rear exhaust box clamp broken

Fail 4 Dec 2014 137,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust pipe deteriorated

rear exhaust box clamp broken

Pass 15 Nov 2013 123,067 miles

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

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 111,125 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 111,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

outer walls of both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2011 100,134 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 100,134 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 92,760 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 84,737 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 84,737 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 78,871 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 67,161 miles

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

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

undertray fitted to underside of vehicle

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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FP54 VLV 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 62.5%.

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 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 FP54 VLV, 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 FP54 VLV registered?

FP54 VLV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is FP54 VLV safe to buy?

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