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EG53 MZE

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,953 mi
Last recorded124,953 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 124,953 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 124,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 124,286 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 122,658 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 117,797 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 117,782 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 114,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 109,313 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 102,395 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 98,352 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 94,060 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,883 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,560 miles

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,507 miles

n/s/r tyre low on edges

small chip in front windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2011 58,377 miles

front disc worn replace when pads are due

hand brake button in need of replacement

rear brake disc corroded

slight damage to o/s/r shock absorber

Fail 8 Jul 2010 48,823 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 48,823 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 42,334 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,802 miles

ADVISE. TWO CHILD SEATS FITTED IN REAR, NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEAT BELT

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 33,802 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE. TWO CHILD SEATS FITTED IN REAR, NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEAT BELT

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,373 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 25,373 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 MZE is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MZE, 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 MZE is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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