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EA54 ZKL

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

93,525 mi
Last recorded93,525 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 93,525 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Very slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed / fluffed. (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

Surface corrosion to rear subframe.

Pass 5 Aug 2025 93,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer sidewall DOT 0119 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer sidewall DOT 0119 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded very minor corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very minor fluffing to seat belt webbing (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer sidewall DOT 4418 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer sidewall DOT 0119 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 93,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between backbox and middle section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have minor perishing between outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 93,368 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between backbox and middle section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have minor perishing between outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 93,107 miles

Front Slight oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2023 93,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2022 92,660 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 91,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 89,683 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 89,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 84,837 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 84,837 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,912 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Jul 2018 78,912 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,031 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2017 73,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2016 67,269 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 67,269 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 61,374 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing thin

oil leak from engine

slight play n/s inner rack end

slight play o/s inner rack end

Pass 25 Jul 2014 53,688 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front lower arm bushes slightly perished

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,907 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 47,907 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,618 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 42,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,442 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 37,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brakes dragging slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2010 33,956 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,956 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,507 miles

upper and lower engine sheilds fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2008 23,475 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 17,127 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 ZKL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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