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EG53 MXF

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,758 mi
Last recorded93,758 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 MXF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 93,758 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 93,758 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 93,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 91,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 91,911 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 87,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 87,087 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,658 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 82,658 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,900 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 76,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 70,387 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 70,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal travel

play in n/s/f top mount

Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,537 miles

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

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

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

wipers smeary

Fail 22 Jul 2013 61,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

wipers smeary

Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,932 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 55,920 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 50,772 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 46,950 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 46,927 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,138 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 42,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 37,861 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 33,743 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 MXF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MXF, 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 MXF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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