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VU54 UTN

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

197,321 mi
Last recorded197,321 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 UTN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 197,321 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S AND N/S REAR. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 197,313 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play O/S FRONT LINK ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S AND N/S REAR. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 189,299 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in o/s windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s steering rack gaiter perished and showing signs of cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f ball joint cover perished and split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 184,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 178,242 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 170,275 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 170,275 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 164,085 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 15,877 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 153,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 153,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 145,531 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 31 Oct 2012 135,428 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 3 Nov 2011 124,620 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 113,585 miles

airbag light on

all brake pipes corroded

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front discs corroded rear discs lipped and corroded

slight play in os steeing arm

Fail 21 Oct 2010 113,582 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on

all brake pipes corroded

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front discs corroded rear discs lipped and corroded

slight play in os steeing arm

Pass 4 Nov 2009 101,496 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 101,496 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 88,217 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,379 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 59,866 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 59,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VU54 UTN is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU54 UTN, 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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VU54 UTN is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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