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LJ04 VRE

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,238 mi
Last recorded163,238 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 VRE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 163,238 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Front brake discs are corroded.

Front brake pads look low.

Metal brake pipes going to and at rear are corroding & covered in grease.

Metal brake pipes going to front hoses are starting to corrode.

Fail 7 Oct 2020 163,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/outrigger/sill - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/outrigger/sill - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Front brake discs are corroded.

Front brake pads look low.

Metal brake pipes going to and at rear are corroding & covered in grease.

Metal brake pipes going to front hoses are starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 152,410 miles

Areas around front end of both sill panels are excessively corroded, but are just outside the areas covered by the mot.

Both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges & n/s is only just above the limit.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion in various places and on various components.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 2 Oct 2019 152,410 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Areas around front end of both sill panels are excessively corroded, but are just outside the areas covered by the mot.

Both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges & n/s is only just above the limit.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion in various places and on various components.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 6 Oct 2018 146,756 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 142,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt centre rear (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner side

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner side

Fail 11 Sep 2017 142,510 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt centre rear (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner side

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner side

Pass 8 Oct 2016 136,782 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 136,733 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 131,294 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 131,273 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 123,944 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 123,944 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 109,762 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Several brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 94,272 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 84,398 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,953 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,819 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 39,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 28,406 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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LJ04 VRE is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ04 VRE, 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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LJ04 VRE is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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