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RV54 VPU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,077 mi
Last recorded193,077 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 VPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 193,077 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 173,710 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 159,412 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 141,415 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 140,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 122,665 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 107,325 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 107,021 miles

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)

advise all brake discs rusty

advise nearside rear and offside rear seat missing at time of test

Fail 23 Feb 2009 106,990 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil on rack gaiter req cleaning off

Pass 25 Nov 2008 106,687 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 106,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 78,981 miles

Brake wear warning light on - Wire broken on osr

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2007 78,981 miles

Brake wear warning light on - Wire broken on osr

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RV54 VPU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RV54 VPU, 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 RV54 VPU registered?

RV54 VPU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is RV54 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV54 VPU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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