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VA04 TWN

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,768 mi
Last recorded190,768 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 TWN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 190,768 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 185,313 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 185,310 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 158,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

all under vehicle and brake pipes undersealed

Pass 14 Jul 2014 136,875 miles

all brake pipes painted

some suspension components painted

Pass 9 Jul 2013 103,711 miles

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 103,686 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,289 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,122 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 65,122 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 56,026 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 44,860 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 44,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside mirror insucure

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,358 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 26,586 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 10,899 miles

Nearside front driveshaft inner C.V. boot split & leaking.

Nearside rear, one of the double side light bulbs not working.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2007 10,899 miles

Nearside front driveshaft inner C.V. boot split & leaking.

Nearside rear, one of the double side light bulbs not working.

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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VA04 TWN is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VA04 TWN, 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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VA04 TWN is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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