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RV54 VUH

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

209,957 mi
Last recorded209,957 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 VUH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 209,957 miles

both front steering arms slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2016 204,330 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 198,276 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 192,401 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 187,540 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 187,540 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 184,051 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 184,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 174,831 miles

rear seat belt holders x 3 casings missing.

slight play in front anti-roll-bar bushes

slight play in rear torssion-anti-roll-bar bushes

Fail 12 Dec 2011 174,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

rear seat belt holders x 3 casings missing.

slight play in front anti-roll-bar bushes

slight play in rear torssion-anti-roll-bar bushes

Fail 8 Jun 2011 162,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 162,016 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 153,966 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play n/s/f inner track rod arm

slight play o/s/f inner track rod arm

Fail 13 Dec 2010 153,963 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play n/s/f inner track rod arm

slight play o/s/f inner track rod arm

Pass 2 Jun 2010 135,351 miles

Advise-----Hand brake rod pull-off spring detached! Advise------Offside inner drive shaft gaiter holed!

Pass 1 Dec 2009 117,994 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 86,447 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 81,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,410 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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RV54 VUH is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VUH, 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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RV54 VUH is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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