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GR04 XVK

2004 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

205,333 mi
Last recorded205,333 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 XVK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 205,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 202,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion under body

Fail 20 Feb 2024 202,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogging over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogging over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215.55.16 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear boot lid / tailgate cannot be opened from the outside

Pass 22 Feb 2023 198,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded and holed but not 30cm of any prescribed area components

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded and holed but not 30cm of any prescribed area components

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 198,393 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded and holed but not 30cm of any prescribed area components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded and holed but not 30cm of any prescribed area components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 192,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded and holed but not 30cm of any prescribed area components

Offside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded and holed but not 30cm of any prescribed area components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 187,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded and holed but not 30cm of any prescribed area components

Nearside Front passangers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.

Offside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded and holed but not 30cm of any prescribed area components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect rear pads due to restricted view

Fail 18 Feb 2021 187,023 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded and holed but not 30cm of any prescribed area components

Nearside Front passangers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.

Offside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded and holed but not 30cm of any prescribed area components

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect rear pads due to restricted view

Pass 25 Feb 2020 179,415 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 179,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil level is very low

Pass 26 Feb 2019 162,607 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine and under body covers

Fail 25 Feb 2019 162,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine and under body covers

Pass 17 Feb 2018 147,491 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 147,490 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 132,004 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 129,005 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

body damage to n/s/r corner bumper - no sharp edge

damage to n/s/r light lens - repaired with tape

handbrake cable return spring underside broken - handbrake still functioning correctly

oil leak at back of engine

slight wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 10 Jan 2014 117,571 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated

nearside front cv joint loosing small amount of grease

offside rear tyre walls deteriating

under vehicle, handbrake return spring disconnected

Fail 10 Jan 2014 117,571 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated

nearside front cv joint loosing small amount of grease

offside rear tyre walls deteriating

under vehicle, handbrake return spring disconnected

Pass 11 Jan 2013 112,290 miles

o/s mirror slightly damaged

o/s/r parking brake requires attention - mechanism partially siezed

o/s/r tyre sidewall heavily deteriated

wiper blades starting to deteriate

Pass 7 Dec 2011 107,771 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 95,992 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 90,194 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 81,518 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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GR04 XVK is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GR04 XVK, 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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GR04 XVK is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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The MOT history for GR04 XVK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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