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EF04 VJP

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,009 mi
Last recorded167,009 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 VJP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 167,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn topmount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 162,347 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside of zone a no bigger then 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear baby seat fitted

Rear 3rd row of seats missing

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 12 Oct 2020 162,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn movement in lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front jacking point and inner sill within 30cm of front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point within 30cm of front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses heavily scratched (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip not in zone a and not bigger then 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a but not bigger then 10mm and not in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing cover rotten not affecting operation (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear baby seat fitted at time of test

Rear 3rd row of seats missing at time of test

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

Rear number plate lights dull

Pass 16 Apr 2019 155,485 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive round torbo pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning light on all brake pads ok

Pass 9 Apr 2018 147,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 135,676 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 135,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail box and centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement cailper hand brake cable not moving (3.5.1k)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear side light truned on stop light come on on sidelights (1.2.1f)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 115,685 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads and disc got hot vat sometime (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 96,566 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 96,566 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,215 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,794 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight damage to nearside sill

Fail 9 Jan 2012 74,964 miles

Offside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight damage to nearside sill

Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,866 miles

Front brake discs rusty and slightly worn

Front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Nearside sill damaged without affecting structural strength of vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2010 49,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 49,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear disc slightly corroded on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2007 32,825 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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EF04 VJP is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 97,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EF04 VJP, 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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EF04 VJP is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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