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EF54 NWC

2004 Ford Galaxy

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

146,271 mi
Last recorded146,271 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 NWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 146,271 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear outer sills corroded

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Front brake discs worn

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front inner sill and floor area corroded

Offside front inner sill and floor area corroded and holed - outside of prescribed area

Rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Fail 2 Aug 2025 146,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear outer sills corroded

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Front brake discs worn

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front inner sill and floor area corroded

Offside front inner sill and floor area corroded and holed - outside of prescribed area

Rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 12 Mar 2024 129,263 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive behind engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 122,831 miles

Both rear tyres worn very close to the legal limit

Fail 17 Mar 2023 122,827 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn very close to the legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2022 115,012 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 115,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 108,607 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2020 105,571 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 98,294 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 91,305 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 85,087 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 80,438 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 76,890 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 72,382 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,921 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 64,127 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,256 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,355 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,018 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,078 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 13 Aug 2007 30,677 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 NWC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NWC, 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 NWC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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