CarVerify

Free Car Check

EF54 VPY

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

170,941 mi
Last recorded170,941 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 170,941 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 170,781 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 154,645 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 154,485 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 124,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

child seat fitted to rear, unable to check seat belts

plastic engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 124,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

child seat fitted to rear, unable to check seat belts

plastic engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 108,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 98,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 98,657 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 90,102 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 80,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre - inner sidewall cracking badly

offside rear tyre - outer sidewall cracking badly

Pass 4 Jan 2011 71,283 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 62,459 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside nearside rear inner side lights not working.[two bulbs fitted].

Pass 5 Jan 2010 62,459 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside nearside rear inner side lights not working.[two bulbs fitted].

Pass 2 Jan 2009 51,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front discs worn

Fail 2 Jan 2009 51,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

Pass 3 Jan 2008 38,915 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 38,915 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges and has damage to sidewall

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
Full Ford Galaxy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EF54 VPY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF54 VPY?

You can check the full history of EF54 VPY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF54 VPY registered?

EF54 VPY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is EF54 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 VPY shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF54 VPY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EF54 VPY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.