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EG53 EZL

2004 Ford Galaxy

Beige Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,851 mi
Last recorded164,851 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 EZL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 164,851 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

all exhaust system corroded and worn

front exhaust pipe {flexi} brackets broken but exhaust is still secure

Fail 16 Jan 2018 164,851 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Stop lamp not working all stop lights not working, intermittent (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

all exhaust system corroded and worn

front exhaust pipe {flexi} brackets broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 17 Jan 2017 148,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre close to wear markers.

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

exhaust system corroded/worn.

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded, along lower suspension arms are corroded but not excessive yet

rear tyres starting to scrub on inner treads

Fail 17 Jan 2017 148,539 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust system corroded/worn.

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded, along lower suspension arms are corroded but not excessive yet

rear tyres starting to scrub on inner treads

Pass 13 Jan 2016 132,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to wear markers. 215/65/16

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along rear suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along rear suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all exhaust system corroded/worn

Fail 13 Jan 2016 132,151 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working all brake lights, intermittent (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to wear markers. 215/65/16

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along rear suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along rear suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all exhaust system corroded/worn

Pass 8 Jan 2015 115,643 miles

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

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

front pipe {flexi} showing signs of wear

Fail 7 Jan 2015 115,643 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pipe {flexi} showing signs of wear

Pass 10 Jan 2014 100,624 miles

front exhaust pipe {flexi} showing signs of wear.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 88,300 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 88,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,225 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust badly corroded and brackets broken but secure and not leaking yet

Fail 24 Jan 2012 75,225 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust badly corroded and brackets broken but secure and not leaking yet

Pass 24 Jan 2011 64,406 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,681 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 50,126 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 41,870 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,731 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 EZL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Beige with a 2,295cc petrol 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 EG53 EZL, 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 EZL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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