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VK04 FXV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

146,236 mi
Last recorded146,236 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 FXV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 146,236 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 146,236 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2018 141,266 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 137,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 137,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 131,202 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 131,197 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 125,855 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 125,853 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 114,154 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 114,032 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 106,914 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 234,659 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 234,659 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front number damage

Fail 13 Aug 2010 211,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 211,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 183,085 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 183,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 148,812 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 111,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 111,982 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 108,656 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 107,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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VK04 FXV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver 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 VK04 FXV, 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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VK04 FXV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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