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SO04 MVM

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,476 mi
Last recorded103,476 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 MVM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 103,476 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 103,470 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,768 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 97,401 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside and offside front upper strut top mounting plates are corroded

rear silencer deteriorated and blowing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

rear shockers are worn

Fail 22 Jul 2015 96,424 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

rear shockers are worn

Pass 6 Aug 2014 93,169 miles

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

rear shocker shroud corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 93,165 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

rear shocker shroud corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 84,649 miles

O/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 76,601 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

N/s/f & o/s/f sills damaged & starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,371 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,546 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,960 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,087 miles

The N/S/F drive shaft inner joint boot is split.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,658 miles

both front tyres not reinforced

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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SO04 MVM is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO04 MVM, 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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SO04 MVM is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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