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FV54 GPU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,518 mi
Last recorded211,518 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 GPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 211,518 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 211,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 196,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 184,175 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 184,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 173,872 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 173,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 162,910 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 162,910 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 147,204 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls been kerbed

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 147,204 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Both front tyre sidewalls been kerbed

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 135,357 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight roughness in steering on lock to lock

Fail 13 Jan 2012 135,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight roughness in steering on lock to lock

Pass 18 Jan 2011 126,741 miles

No Spare Wheel

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 119,789 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 113,754 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 107,807 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 107,807 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 86,089 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 86,089 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FV54 GPU 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 60%.

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 FV54 GPU, 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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FV54 GPU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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