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VE04 SYY

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,075 mi
Last recorded168,075 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 SYY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 168,075 miles

Gearbox mount deteriorated

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

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2011 168,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Gearbox mount deteriorated

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

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2010 116,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 75,438 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 75,411 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 65,168 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,789 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,115 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 129,633 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 129,633 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pedal anti-slip worn but not split

clutch anti-slip missing from pedal

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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VE04 SYY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VE04 SYY, 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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What year was VE04 SYY registered?

VE04 SYY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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