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EF54 VMD

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,097 mi
Last recorded137,097 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 VMD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2024 137,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill box and under sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill box and surrounding area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill box and under sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill box and surrounding area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Fail 27 Aug 2024 137,095 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 136,140 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 136,140 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 134,808 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 134,808 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2021 134,218 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 132,807 miles

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 131,963 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover starting to split

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

Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover starting to split

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 131,963 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover starting to split

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

Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover starting to split

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 128,806 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 128,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 124,418 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 124,418 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 121,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear ADVISE PASSENGER SEAT NOT FITTED

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 121,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear ADVISE PASSENGER SEAT NOT FITTED

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 116,616 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 Dec 2013 110,748 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 104,736 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 104,736 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 96,927 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 81,478 miles

N/S AND O/S REAR PASSENGER SEATS NOT FITTED BELTS AND SEATS NOT TESTED

Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,818 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,823 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Dec 2008 47,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2007 30,838 miles

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

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 VMD is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VMD, 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 VMD is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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