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SK04 VWT

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

169,594 mi
Last recorded169,594 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 VWT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 169,594 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panels not in prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity rear lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

possible diesel seepage rear of engine area

Fail 17 Aug 2019 169,594 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panels not in prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity rear lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

possible diesel seepage rear of engine area

Pass 25 Jul 2018 145,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

slight movement nearside front strut top mount

Fail 25 Jul 2018 145,413 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

slight movement nearside front strut top mount

Pass 11 Aug 2017 133,358 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

all rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 9 Aug 2017 133,252 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

all rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2016 118,936 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 118,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement hand brake lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing, wrong seat fitted (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 112,069 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside rear reflector damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2015 112,069 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside rear reflector damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2014 102,430 miles

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

windscreen cracked along bottom, not in view of to road

Pass 12 Aug 2013 99,270 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 89,535 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 80,755 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 80,755 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 72,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 72,897 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 65,255 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 65,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside & nearside front drive inner gaiters split

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,016 miles

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,355 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 50,247 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 50,247 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (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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SK04 VWT is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SK04 VWT, 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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SK04 VWT is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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