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GK04 CVF

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,787 mi
Last recorded134,787 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 CVF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 134,787 miles

Corrosion to offside front chassis rail

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 134,787 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Corrosion to offside front chassis rail

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 119,446 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 119,446 miles

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)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 105,512 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f mirror glass cover missing

o/s/r seat belt buckle has case missing but still fully working

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2012 105,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f mirror glass cover missing

o/s/r seat belt buckle has case missing but still fully working

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

tracking maybe out

Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,536 miles

Front discs have a wear lip

Rear exhaust joint well corroded

Rear flexi hose ferrels corroded

Slight play at steering wheel

n/s rack boot perished

o/s mirror outer case missing

o/s/r seatbelt buckle case missing - function ok

Fail 21 Sep 2011 93,536 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Front discs have a wear lip

Rear exhaust joint well corroded

Rear flexi hose ferrels corroded

Signs n/s/f flexi hose has been fouling

Signs o/s/f flexi hose has been fouling

Slight play at steering wheel

n/s rack boot perished

n/s/f tyre on limit!

n/s/f tyre very low on inner edge - advise renewal

o/s mirror outer case missing

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r seatbelt buckle case missing - function ok

Pass 23 Sep 2010 80,804 miles

n/s/r 1 of 2 side lights not working

o/s/f mirror outer case missing

o/s/r rear seat belt buckle outer case missing but still works as intended

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

wipers poor

Fail 22 Sep 2010 80,804 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre low

n/s/r 1 of 2 side lights not working

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f mirror outer case missing

o/s/r rear seat belt buckle outer case missing but still works as intended

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge needs attention

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

wipers poor

Fail 15 Oct 2009 68,907 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f mirror outer case missing

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,907 miles

o/s/f mirror outer case missing

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 45,556 miles

both front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn low on edges and on limits-borderline pass

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge and very close to limits

offside rear tyre cut in tread(not reaching chords)

Fail 28 May 2008 45,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn low on edges and on limits-borderline pass

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge and very close to limits

offside rear tyre cut in tread(not reaching chords)

Pass 24 May 2007 32,373 miles

see orignal advisories

Fail 23 May 2007 32,372 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r brake pad appears to be getting low

o/s/r tyre worn out on inner edge tread raised

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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GK04 CVF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GK04 CVF, 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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GK04 CVF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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