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EF54 DJU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

124,909 mi
Last recorded124,909 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 DJU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 124,909 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 118,581 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 118,571 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 118,468 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes badly corroded in centre areas along pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose badly split to expose inner plys of hose (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside inner wing brake pipes and caliper brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassie and chassie outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Front seat belt is slow return when extended out

Nearside Rear brake disc shows signs of over heating at some point ?

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advise (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassie areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad wear warning light displayed on dash

Pass 7 Oct 2015 116,357 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 116,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 110,258 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 110,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 100,773 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 100,773 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 92,436 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 92,436 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 81,799 miles

both front brake discs corroded

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Fail 27 Jan 2012 81,799 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

both front brake discs corroded

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Fail 24 Jan 2011 71,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front inner cv boot split

slight distortion to n/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2011 71,063 miles

n/s front inner cv boot split

slight distortion to n/s rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2010 62,121 miles

both front tyres close to limit

n/s inner cv boot split

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

Fail 14 Jan 2010 62,121 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres close to limit

n/s inner cv boot split

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,019 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 53,019 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,455 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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EF54 DJU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 EF54 DJU, 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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EF54 DJU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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