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VN54 LZX

2004 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

309,502 mi
Last recorded309,502 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 309,502 miles

O/S and N/S rear outer sill corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2019 293,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

offside front fog lamp broken

offside rear parking brake efficiency low

suspect nearside rear spring lower coil incomplete

Fail 5 Feb 2019 293,332 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

offside front fog lamp broken

offside rear parking brake efficiency low

suspect nearside rear spring lower coil incomplete

Pass 8 Mar 2018 275,122 miles

both front brake caliper link pipes corroding

both rear brake discs corroding

nearside rear tyre worn to edges

offside & nearside front top shock mountings have slight play

Fail 8 Mar 2018 275,122 miles

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

both front brake caliper link pipes corroding

both rear brake discs corroding

nearside rear tyre worn to edges

offside & nearside front top shock mountings have slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2017 261,583 miles

offside and nearside rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2015 253,365 miles

both front brake disks worn and corroded

both rear tyres worn out of shape slightly

offside front track rod end rubber boot splitting and perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2014 240,548 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 211,391 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 185,374 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 167,851 miles

all discs showing wear

Fail 2 Nov 2011 167,851 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all discs showing wear

Pass 28 Oct 2010 155,169 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 155,166 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 155,156 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise slight damage to o/s/f outer sill on arrival

Pass 7 Nov 2009 140,740 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 140,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 117,078 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 83,180 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)

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 LZX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 97,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN54 LZX registered?

VN54 LZX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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