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MV04 ZXW

2004 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

203,658 mi
Last recorded203,658 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 ZXW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 203,658 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 199,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to offside rear hub,front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 194,876 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 189,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 182,903 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill backs showing corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2019 177,715 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 173,420 miles

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

repair noted to both front ball joints rubbers,front brake discs showing corrosion and wear

Pass 14 Jan 2017 166,893 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 166,893 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 155,889 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 155,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 134,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 113,641 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 94,709 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2012 75,595 miles

Front brake discs have surface corrosion

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust section has heavy corrosion on pipes

Fail 16 Feb 2012 75,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs have surface corrosion

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust section has heavy corrosion on pipes

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,848 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 66,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 55,110 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 55,110 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,581 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,511 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 23,608 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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MV04 ZXW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 MV04 ZXW, 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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What year was MV04 ZXW registered?

MV04 ZXW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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