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EG53 MSO

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,796 mi
Last recorded175,796 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 MSO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2017 175,796 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area covered in diesel/ leaking from fuel filter at the bottom (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/panel (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 both main line front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill crushed/corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

nearside front wiper does not return fully to park position

rear seats in boot folded down not allowing inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 29 Jan 2016 162,278 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 30 Jan 2015 154,955 miles

Rear seats removed

Fail 29 Jan 2015 154,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear seats removed

Pass 26 Feb 2014 147,268 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on edges.

Offside rear tyre worn very low on inside edge.

Rear brake discs and pads approx 4,000 miles left.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 147,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn low on edges.

Offside rear tyre worn very low on inside edge.

Rear brake discs and pads approx 4,000 miles left.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 139,923 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 113,765 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

seat belts not checked rear,rear seats folded down & fitted wrong way

Fail 17 Feb 2012 131,765 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

seat belts not checked rear,rear seats folded down & fitted wrong way

Pass 19 Feb 2011 122,031 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 107,596 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 78,459 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 78,454 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,630 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,973 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 MSO is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MSO, 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 MSO is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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