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EA54 SZC

2004 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,198 mi
Last recorded131,198 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 SZC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 131,198 miles

front and rear brake discs scored x2 front tyres on1,6mm front to rear chassis under body corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 131,198 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs scored x2 front tyres on1,6mm front to rear chassis under body corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 124,708 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 114,642 miles

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

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

undertrays and engine covers restrict inspection of some components

Fail 7 Oct 2016 114,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm and heavily worn on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

undertrays and engine covers restrict inspection of some components

Pass 8 Oct 2015 103,186 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 103,065 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 93,243 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 93,243 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 82,628 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 82,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,124 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 64,124 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,283 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,112 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,622 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,789 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 SZC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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