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EF54 YJH

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

140,279 mi
Last recorded140,279 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 140,279 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 140,258 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 139,690 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s sill damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2022 139,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s sill damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2021 139,090 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 139,089 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 chassis outriggers front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe front bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability x 2 (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 137,293 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 137,293 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn x 2 upper mountings worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 135,358 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 135,358 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened x 2 excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 131,354 miles

engine management MIL not fitted to this vehicle

floor pan undersealed obscuring may testable items

Fail 31 Aug 2018 131,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

floor pan undersealed obscuring may testable items

Pass 31 Aug 2017 122,360 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s/r and n/s/r (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 113,896 miles

Underside of vehicle undersealed not allowing a full inspection of some componants

Fail 1 Sep 2016 113,846 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle undersealed not allowing a full inspection of some componants

Pass 2 Sep 2015 105,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 96,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes undersealed

slight noise from n/s/r wheel suspect wheel bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

o/s rear brake caliper lever sticking slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2013 82,309 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 69,773 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,205 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 62,203 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,576 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread. Unable to inspect n/s/f and o/s/r seatbelts properly due to child seats.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,896 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 39,896 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,557 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 YJH 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 65.4%.

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 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 YJH, 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 YJH is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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