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SA04 VZL

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,019 mi
Last recorded150,019 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 VZL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 150,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front inner sills corroded

centre + rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 131,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 110,086 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 110,086 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,124 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 85,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 79,064 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,427 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 58,399 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 48,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,715 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,007 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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SA04 VZL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SA04 VZL, 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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SA04 VZL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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