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LJ04 VSZ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,475 mi
Last recorded170,475 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 VSZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 170,475 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake wear warning indication light on

Fail 5 Jul 2016 170,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake wear warning indication light on

Pass 17 Jun 2015 152,102 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 152,102 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 139,964 miles

Corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Nearside front sidelight deteriorated

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside door mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting drivers view

Play in offside front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 9 May 2014 139,962 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Nearside front sidelight deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on edges

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside door mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting drivers view

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Play in offside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 2 Nov 2012 121,407 miles

Damage to o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r,and n/s/r seatbelts.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear brake pipes and front to rear pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 121,405 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage to o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r,and n/s/r seatbelts.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear brake pipes and front to rear pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,357 miles

nearside front tyre damage to outer sidewall

both front brake discs worn

offside wing mirror glass slightly damaged but not seriously affecting view to rear

slight play in offside front suspension strut top mount

Fail 13 Sep 2011 104,356 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre damage to outer sidewall

offside wing mirror glass slightly damaged but not seriously affecting view to rear

slight play in offside front suspension strut top mount

Pass 22 Dec 2009 75,931 miles

n/s/f upper part of seat loose

play in both front upper shock mounts

rear number plate poor condtion

Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,081 miles

Exhaust heat shield is bent out of shape

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 59,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Exhaust heat shield is bent out of shape

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)

Puncture to N/S/R tyre

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

very deep cuts to the sidewall of the N/S/F tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,818 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

outer wall damage to n/s/f tyre

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 VSZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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