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GV04 WTG

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

357,035 mi
Last recorded357,035 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 WTG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 357,035 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

rearr both brake discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2014 305,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside head lamp bracket broken

Fail 22 Feb 2014 305,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside head lamp bracket broken

Pass 27 Feb 2013 245,596 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 245,596 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 188,756 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on the edges

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2011 130,147 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2010 98,242 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 91,095 miles

both num ber plates are discoloured

nearside front inner cv gaiotor is insecure

various marks to front screen

various suspension bushes are perishing

Fail 22 Jun 2009 91,095 miles

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

both num ber plates are discoloured

nearside front inner cv gaiotor is insecure

various marks to front screen

various suspension bushes are perishing

Fail 18 Jun 2009 91,044 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both number plates deteriorated

front suspension arm bushes perishing

front tyres worn more on inside edge

nearside inner cv boot split

oil leaks

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Jun 2008 76,558 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front lower arm bushes perishing

front number plate cracked and discolouring

nearside rear rear andoffside rear seat not in place

power steering belt perishing

rear number plate discolouring

rear tyres perishing

slight gearbox oil leak

slight play in both front top strut mounts

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2008 76,558 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front lower arm bushes perishing

front number plate cracked and discolouring

nearside rear rear andoffside rear seat not in place

power steering belt perishing

rear number plate discolouring

rear tyres perishing

slight gearbox oil leak

slight play in both front top strut mounts

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2007 66,235 miles

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)

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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GV04 WTG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GV04 WTG, 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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GV04 WTG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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