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RV54 VXM

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

185,962 mi
Last recorded185,962 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 185,962 miles

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

Nearside Front chassis outrigger corroded and holed just outside of prescribed area and is not considered excessive

Nearside headlight image poor

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

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

jack damage to sill panels

minor fluffing to o/s/f seat belt

n/s/f and o/s/f inner rack knuckle joints worn

no rearmost seats fitted at time of test

slight brake fluctuation axle 1

slight brake imbalance axle 2 20%

Fail 7 Nov 2015 185,962 miles

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

Nearside Front chassis outrigger corroded and holed just outside of prescribed area and is not considered excessive

Nearside headlight image poor

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

jack damage to sill panels

minor fluffing to o/s/f seat belt

n/s/f and o/s/f inner rack knuckle joints worn

no rearmost seats fitted at time of test

slight brake fluctuation axle 1

slight brake imbalance axle 2 20%

Pass 28 Oct 2014 176,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 171,346 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 171,340 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2012 156,474 miles

Auxilary belt tensioner deteriorating

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2012 155,957 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Auxilary belt tensioner deteriorating

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 133,081 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 112,365 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 91,829 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 91,829 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 75,373 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 75,284 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 60,431 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 60,431 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 59,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all tyres apear to be under inflates and have objects stuck in tread which may have punctured the tyres all four road tyres showing uneven tyre wear

only five seats fitted one with child booster at time off test

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 VXM is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 RV54 VXM, 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 VXM is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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