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EF53 OCV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

173,847 mi
Last recorded173,847 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 OCV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 173,847 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 173,836 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged BOTH (1.1.15 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S INNER AND OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BOTH FRONT OUT RIGS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S AND O/S SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB IN WRONG (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced N/S AND O/S FRONT (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 151,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 145,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 145,619 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 134,760 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 134,758 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 128,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 128,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 124,258 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 118,591 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 118,591 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 105,757 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 93,661 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 87,055 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 81,133 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,168 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 75,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 69,973 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 69,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 55,598 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,752 miles

Damage to nearside 1/4 panel

Front number plate damaged

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre measuring at 1.6mm on inner shoulder area, legal limit 1.6mm, size:215/55W16

Fail 5 Mar 2007 36,752 miles

Damage to nearside 1/4 panel

Front number plate damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre measuring at 1.6mm on inner shoulder area, legal limit 1.6mm, size:215/55W16

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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EF53 OCV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EF53 OCV, 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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EF53 OCV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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