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EF54 VKL

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,172 mi
Last recorded150,172 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 VKL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 150,172 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 150,165 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle back door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose modified and steering adversely affected power steering pipe fowling rack boot on lock (2.1.5 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 147,497 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 144,836 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 144,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 141,534 miles

Only one rear seat fitted at time of testing.

Fail 23 May 2015 141,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Only one rear seat fitted at time of testing.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 128,778 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 128,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 115,422 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 100,088 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 100,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 81,911 miles

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

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

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

air filter top loose

os front flexi brake hose rubbing on a b s wire

Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,779 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 65,779 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,149 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,274 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 20,351 miles

engine covers and under body guards fitted tested as presented

minor damage to o/s/r light lense function s ok at time of test

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre minor cuts to outer sidewalls ok at time of test

tempory repair to n/s/r light lense ok at time of test

tyre depth = n/s/f 7 mm o/s/f 7mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 6mm minor feathering to front tyres ok at time of test

o/s/f and n/s/f wheel stud not flush in rear of hub both front wheels sercure ok at time of test

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 VKL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKL, 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 VKL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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