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EF04 YTD

2004 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

173,779 mi
Last recorded173,779 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2021 173,779 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated OSF / NSF cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle/back (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH provide incorrect aim pattern - faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ALL rear seats removed from vehicle prior to test

Aux belt cracking

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH top mount fitting worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH heavily corroded casing/covers (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering tight/notchy

Pass 11 Jul 2019 163,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plus caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plus caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear No rear seats fitted used as van; visual check on seat belts only

Fail 8 Jul 2019 163,949 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plus caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plus caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear No rear seats fitted used as van; visual check on seat belts only

Pass 17 May 2018 156,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2018 156,797 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Font brake discs badly corroded on face

Offside Front Inner Drivershaft gaiter split

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 153,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

excessive inner front tyre wearat n/s and o/s

Fail 13 Apr 2017 153,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

excessive inner front tyre wearat n/s and o/s

Pass 30 Mar 2016 148,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 148,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 146,352 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 146,352 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 142,164 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2014 142,164 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 135,412 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2013 135,412 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2012 128,839 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 124,828 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 124,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 120,949 miles

N/S/F Inner C.V Gaiter split

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2010 120,949 miles

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

N/S/F Inner C.V Gaiter split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 107,759 miles

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

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

front tyre wear on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2008 86,550 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 YTD is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YTD, 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 YTD is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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