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FV04 XXC

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,655 mi
Last recorded162,655 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 XXC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 162,655 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 148,967 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 135,684 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 135,683 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 122,900 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 121,568 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 121,568 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 113,923 miles

Both the front Tyre inner edges are worn.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 113,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both the front Tyre inner edges are worn.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 102,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front inner brake pad looks low?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 102,949 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front inner brake pad looks low?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 99,483 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,156 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 75,994 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 75,994 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 64,893 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 64,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 54,553 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,616 miles

all four tyres worn close to limits on edges

slight play in nearside anti-rollbar link rod

Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,556 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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FV04 XXC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV04 XXC, 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 FV04 XXC registered?

FV04 XXC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is FV04 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 XXC shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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