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EG53 AXX

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,741 mi
Last recorded186,741 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 AXX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 186,741 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 176,074 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 164,724 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 155,381 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 155,381 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear brake lights operate when lights are on (1.1.A.3f)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both front (5.2.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 153,424 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 144,426 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 134,106 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 134,106 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 125,889 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 125,883 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 119,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 111,130 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 101,644 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 95,707 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 85,902 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 85,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust sections corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2010 85,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust sections corroding

Pass 15 May 2009 61,353 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,965 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 40,368 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 27,788 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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EG53 AXX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EG53 AXX, 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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EG53 AXX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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