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AP04 EBX

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

383,896 mi
Last recorded383,896 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 EBX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 383,896 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 383,896 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 379,040 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 379,040 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 366,832 miles

Brake pipes corroded front and rear

Front chassis legs and rear suspension arms corroded, front sills damaged

Lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

The o/s handbrake linkage is not fully returning

Fail 7 Mar 2016 366,666 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipes corroded front and rear

Front chassis legs and rear suspension arms corroded, front sills damaged

Lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

The o/s handbrake linkage is not fully returning

The o/s/f tyre is worn bald on the inner egde

Pass 23 Mar 2015 350,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes corroded in several places

the front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

the n/s/r inner side light is not working

the rear tyres are deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2015 350,581 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

the front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

the n/s/r inner side light is not working

the rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2014 330,428 miles

some drips of fuel behind the engine but no signs of a constant leak

the rear brake pipes are quite corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2014 330,220 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

some drips of fuel behind the engine but no signs of a constant leak

the rear brake pipes are quite corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 314,264 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake discs deteriorated, pads ok

upper strut support bearings worn

Fail 25 Mar 2013 314,238 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake discs deteriorated, pads ok

upper strut support bearings worn

Pass 24 Feb 2012 272,013 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

the o/s inner cv boot is split

Fail 21 Feb 2012 271,625 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

the o/s inner cv boot is split

Pass 9 Mar 2011 249,463 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 249,266 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 232,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in the o/s/f lower ball joint

the front brake discs and pads are worn and deteriorated

the front brake hoses are deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2010 232,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in the o/s/f lower ball joint

the front brake discs and pads are worn and deteriorated

the front brake hoses are deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2009 203,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f inner rack jiont has slight play in it

Fail 20 Mar 2009 203,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f inner rack jiont has slight play in it

Pass 13 Mar 2008 172,344 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 126,667 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 71,308 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 71,308 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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AP04 EBX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 AP04 EBX, 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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AP04 EBX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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