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SV54 VJU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,610 mi
Last recorded156,610 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 VJU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 156,610 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 156,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at calliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at calliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 143,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear stop light lens broken but not yet showing white light to rear

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres wearing more on inner edges

Fail 21 Apr 2017 143,894 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. seat in wrong position and seat belt catch missing (5.1.1)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. aux rear seat in wrong position and belt lock at wrong side (5.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake pivot sticking on (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear stop light lens broken but not yet showing white light to rear

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

engine mil light on

front tyres wearing more on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2016 134,376 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 130,562 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

major oil leak from sump/timing case

Fail 21 Apr 2015 130,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

major oil leak from sump/timing case

Pass 24 Apr 2014 128,008 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 128,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 120,092 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 108,137 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 108,137 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,422 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,819 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 40,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 May 2008 40,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SV54 VJU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SV54 VJU, 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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SV54 VJU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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