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LG04 VWJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,929 mi
Last recorded145,929 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 VWJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 145,929 miles

NSF & OSF sill damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2021 145,925 miles

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

NSF & OSF sill damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2020 125,323 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f outer sills have slight damage

Fail 5 Mar 2020 125,323 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f & o/s/f outer sills have slight damage

Pass 7 Mar 2019 114,217 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 107,458 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Center row ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Washers suspected frozen -3 deg

Fail 28 Feb 2018 107,458 miles

Fuel system component insecure Filter housing broken (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Center row ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Washers suspected frozen -3 deg

Pass 20 Feb 2017 100,146 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 100,080 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 94,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 94,723 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 94,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 83,574 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 83,565 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 73,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 73,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2013 63,097 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 53,545 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 53,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 45,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 45,833 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,771 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 472,269 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 36,406 miles

damage to o/s/f tyre wall

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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LG04 VWJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LG04 VWJ, 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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LG04 VWJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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