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VN54 LLA

2004 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

67,610 mi
Last recorded67,610 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 LLA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 67,610 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front nearside and offside head light image poor

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear of chassis and suspension component's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear ramp and floor corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner/outer sills corroded has signs of repairs been undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 67,610 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front nearside and offside head light image poor

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear of chassis and suspension component's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear ramp and floor corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner/outer sills corroded has signs of repairs been undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 66,261 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded to excess

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose insecure

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded to excess

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose insecure

Rear ramp and floor corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 65,349 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rust under car and gone through in a couple of places

Fail 14 Mar 2024 65,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rust under car and gone through in a couple of places

Pass 9 Mar 2023 64,151 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 63,464 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,915 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 62,715 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 62,715 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

park brake warning message showing handbrake not fully released

Pass 12 Mar 2019 61,434 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 59,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 57,573 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 57,573 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 56,093 miles

Nearside 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 tyres are perishing on the edges of the tread.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,136 miles

O/S/R inner sidelight is not working.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,964 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 49,369 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 49,369 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)

Nearside rear brake caliper is partly seized.

Pass 31 May 2012 43,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 38,968 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 34,967 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,673 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge + stone chip on windscreen n/s

Pass 15 May 2008 23,610 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

unable to fully check all adult seat belts due to various seats removed. n/s/r outer position lamp .1 of 2 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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VN54 LLA is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VN54 LLA, 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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VN54 LLA is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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