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EA54 SYJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,557 mi
Last recorded196,557 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 196,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 196,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 191,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

middle and rear exhaust corroded slightly leaking

Pass 23 May 2019 185,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 185,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 171,909 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust very rusty but not blowing at time of test

vehicle very rusty in places

Pass 5 Jun 2017 153,498 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 134,774 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 117,601 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 100,553 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 82,530 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 82,307 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 66,014 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 61,691 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rearside front and rear tyres are slightly damaged on the outer sidewall

Fail 10 Aug 2011 61,691 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rearside front and rear tyres are slightly damaged on the outer sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2010 55,471 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 55,471 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,986 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 42,849 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 37,130 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 SYJ 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 75%.

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 EA54 SYJ, 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 SYJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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