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LA04 VJP

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,844 mi
Last recorded164,844 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 VJP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2019 164,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 155,535 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 148,361 miles

both front brake hoses heavily perished

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre going bald inner edge + close to limit

play in both front top strut mounts

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 13 Jun 2017 148,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both front brake hoses heavily perished

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre going bald inner edge + close to limit

play in both front top strut mounts

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 31 May 2016 139,710 miles

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

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 11 Jun 2015 123,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Unable to check third row seats and seat belts due to load carried.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2015 123,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Unable to check third row seats and seat belts due to load carried.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 99,765 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 75,145 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,263 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 70,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 64,049 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,476 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,939 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 42,465 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 42,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,406 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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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LA04 VJP is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LA04 VJP, 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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LA04 VJP is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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