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VK04 FXZ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,191 mi
Last recorded196,191 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 FXZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 196,191 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 185,829 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 185,827 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 177,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 177,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 168,177 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 157,711 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 157,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2011 147,808 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 147,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 139,231 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 128,241 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 128,241 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 117,757 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 117,638 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 107,003 miles

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 FXZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 VK04 FXZ, 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 VK04 FXZ registered?

VK04 FXZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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