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VN04 ZGS

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,002 mi
Last recorded153,002 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 ZGS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 153,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer silencer corroded slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2019 153,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer silencer corroded slightly

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 145,917 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Outer exhaust casing corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 139,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 139,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 132,146 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 132,146 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 124,356 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 115,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 115,287 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 106,050 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 96,271 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 84,480 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 81,128 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 75,740 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 63,605 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 40,032 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 34,582 miles

middle rear seat belt not working due to wrong seat being fitted in that place(swaped seats about so middle rear seat belt will work)

nearside an offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2007 34,582 miles

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

middle rear seat belt not working due to wrong seat being fitted in that place(swaped seats about so middle rear seat belt will work)

nearside an offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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VN04 ZGS is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN04 ZGS, 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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VN04 ZGS is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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