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EA54 XLJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,214 mi
Last recorded149,214 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 149,214 miles

Offside sill and rear arch corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 143,131 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 137,602 miles

both front top mounts have slight play

engine covers fitted

n/s/f bottom balljoint dust cover deteriorated

n/s/r shock has light misting of oil

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 128,520 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion exhaust rear

Fail 6 Aug 2015 128,520 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion exhaust rear

Pass 5 Aug 2014 119,928 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes greased

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded (on limit)

slight noise from nearside front top suspension mount

slight noise from offside rear wheel

Fail 5 Aug 2014 119,927 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes greased

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded (on limit)

slight noise from nearside front top suspension mount

slight noise from offside rear wheel

Pass 25 Jul 2013 108,554 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 97,352 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 87,620 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 87,620 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 77,992 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Nov 2009 65,023 miles

keep check on rear tyre life seal cut on n/s track rod end

Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,605 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 33,093 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 33,093 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 XLJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XLJ, 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 XLJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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