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GF54 XVJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,408 mi
Last recorded250,408 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 XVJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 250,408 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 201,083 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 155,608 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 155,581 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 150,592 miles

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

multiple seat belt buckle surrounds missing

Fail 14 Jun 2017 150,584 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

multiple seat belt buckle surrounds missing

Pass 9 Feb 2016 149,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 149,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 149,029 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 147,969 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 147,966 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 138,867 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 131,897 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 130,129 miles

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

exhaust front pipe badly corroded.

slight free play in both sides of steering rack.

various rear seatbelt buckle outer covers damaged and broken.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 130,129 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe badly corroded.

slight free play in both sides of steering rack.

various rear seatbelt buckle outer covers damaged and broken.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 120,673 miles

free play in both sections of steering rack.

no oil showing on dipstick.

offside rear light unit damaged.

rear light units different types.

Fail 24 Nov 2010 120,673 miles

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

free play in both sections of steering rack.

no oil showing on dipstick.

offside rear light unit damaged.

rear light units different types.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 108,963 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 96,305 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 74,311 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 74,311 miles

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

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

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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GF54 XVJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF54 XVJ, 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 GF54 XVJ registered?

GF54 XVJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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