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EA54 TEJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

143,706 mi
Last recorded143,706 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 TEJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 143,706 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security fwd wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security fwd wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 139,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 135,709 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 135,070 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill rear of front wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear of front wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 129,801 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 123,472 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 117,609 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 114,301 miles

Nearside Front Top suspension mount has slight play

Offside Front Top suspension mount has slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 107,513 miles

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

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

no rear seats present ,couldn't test the seat belt. the last two seat

Pass 7 Dec 2017 96,965 miles

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

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

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

rear seats have been removed of the vehicle

Fail 30 Nov 2017 96,786 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint - split (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both - wishbone's (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both - boot seats

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 86,320 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 86,210 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,028 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 76,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 68,598 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 68,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 58,955 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 58,955 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 52,208 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 52,143 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 46,416 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 40,274 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,232 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 33,232 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

n/s front tyre on 2mm o/s front on 2.5mm

Pass 15 Dec 2007 25,853 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 TEJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TEJ, 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 TEJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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