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HT04 VGD

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,330 mi
Last recorded137,330 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 VGD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2020 137,330 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel fuel leak - dripping on to undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to N/S/F outer sill / floor area.

Headlamp beam image poor.

Movement to both upper top suspension mountings.

Nearside Rear sidelight not working (1 of 4)

Rear exhaust silencer tailpipe badly corroded.

Rear wiper blade defective.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 130,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 130,873 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 123,997 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 123,996 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 116,591 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 116,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow to operate (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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 Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55x16 (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55x16 (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 113,574 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2015 98,496 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD IS SEVERELY PERISHED/CRACKED + LOW TREAD

excessive play in o/s/f suspension top mounting

rear brake pads appear low

wiper blades poor

Fail 6 May 2015 98,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/S/R TYRE TREAD IS SEVERELY PERISHED/CRACKED + LOW TREAD

excessive play in o/s/f suspension top mounting

n/s/r side lamp not working

rear brake pads appear low

wiper blades poor

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Apr 2014 91,078 miles

o/s mirror poor condition.

o/s outer cv boot clip poor condition.

play in both front top suspension mountings.

Pass 1 May 2013 85,804 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 30 Apr 2012 80,486 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 80,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,003 miles

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

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

damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 29 Apr 2010 69,517 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 69,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 63,572 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 57,749 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 50,519 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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HT04 VGD 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 HT04 VGD, 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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HT04 VGD is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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