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EA54 RAU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

173,988 mi
Last recorded173,988 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 RAU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2021 173,988 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 171,225 miles

Nearside Front box section slight corrosion

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 171,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outter box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail leaking (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 166,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 163,482 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 159,152 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 May 2016 156,138 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front and Rear n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2016 156,138 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 149,511 miles

brake warning lamp on

Fail 12 Feb 2015 149,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

brake warning lamp on

Pass 23 Dec 2013 135,327 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 135,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 125,999 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 125,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 113,142 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 113,142 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 103,354 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 93,268 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 80,064 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,417 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)

rear/rear seats missing when tested/rear seat belts ok,unable too check buckles attached too seat

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 RAU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RAU, 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 RAU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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