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EA54 FKU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,231 mi
Last recorded116,231 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FKU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 116,231 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise front tyres getting low

Fail 22 Dec 2016 116,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise front tyres getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2015 114,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 114,921 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 101,804 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 101,804 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 96,192 miles

nearside rear of rear seat not in use

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Jan 2014 96,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

low reading from offside park brake

nearside rear of rear seat not in use

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jan 2013 88,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not reaching cords

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Fail 16 Jan 2013 88,151 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not reaching cords

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 25 Jan 2012 83,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre outer side wall cut but not reaching cordes

Fail 23 Jan 2012 83,225 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre outer side wall cut but not reaching cordes

Pass 14 Dec 2010 76,653 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 76,653 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 64,963 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 51,957 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,633 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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EA54 FKU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EA54 FKU, 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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EA54 FKU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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