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EF04 WRX

2004 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

323,617 mi
Last recorded323,617 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 WRX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 323,617 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak !!!!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle underside has corrosion throughout

Fail 10 May 2023 323,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak !!!!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle underside has corrosion throughout

Pass 5 May 2022 321,540 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlight lens misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front o/s upper MacPherson strut top bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak [bad]

showing signs of corrosion on under side of vehicle body

Fail 28 Apr 2022 321,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn font n/s anti- roll link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play front n/s upper top mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlight lens misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front o/s upper MacPherson strut top bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak [bad]

showing signs of corrosion on under side of vehicle body

Pass 8 May 2021 321,213 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak

under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 May 2021 321,213 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced front both n/s o/s outer headlight lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front n/s inner c, v. boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively rear n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak

under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2021 321,210 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill repair tack welded,not seam welded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Also rearmost seats missing. ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2019 321,157 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c. v. boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear o/s rear seat and rear central seat missing [at time of testing]

engine oil leak

showing signs of surface rust on under side of body

Fail 24 Sep 2019 321,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking o/s rear brake caliper leaking [under load] (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c. v. boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear o/s rear seat and rear central seat missing [at time of testing]

engine oil leak

showing signs of surface rust on under side of body

Pass 19 Sep 2018 319,033 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Sep 2018 319,031 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 316,356 miles

rubber bushes perished

rear brake ferules corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front top mounts have play in

brake pipes corroded

coolant bottle bracket broken

n-s-f rack end has play in

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2017 316,355 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front floor panel near seat mounts (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box x2 rubber mounts snapped (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front top mounts have play in

brake pipes corroded

coolant bottle bracket broken

exhaust blowing

n-s-f rack end has play in

oil leak

rear brake ferules corroded

rubber bushes perished

Pass 23 Sep 2016 313,960 miles

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

all rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 23 Sep 2016 313,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2015 310,304 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 307,854 miles

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 302,215 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 302,215 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 302,097 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 302,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 297,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 294,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 254,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2008 203,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 144,603 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 WRX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EF04 WRX, 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 WRX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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