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EF54 ETR

2004 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,398 mi
Last recorded166,398 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 ETR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2022 166,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s rear seat missing

Pass 13 Aug 2021 161,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear seats removed unable to test seats or belts

Fail 12 Aug 2021 161,983 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear seats removed unable to test seats or belts

Pass 13 Aug 2020 152,986 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

O/S & N/S front outer sills have rust holes but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 145,382 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 29 Aug 2018 131,860 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Aug 2018 131,820 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 121,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge 215-55-r16 97w hi-fly

Pass 6 Sep 2016 112,178 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 112,178 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 102,992 miles

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

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

slight play in front inner rack joints

Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,618 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,151 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres feathering around inner shoulders

Fail 29 Aug 2013 81,989 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres feathering around inner shoulders

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,240 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 70,236 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2011 59,288 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,226 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,662 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

no boot seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 8 Sep 2009 40,539 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

no boot seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,425 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 27,407 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 ETR 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 68.2%.

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 EF54 ETR, 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 ETR is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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