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EG53 VYJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

155,008 mi
Last recorded155,008 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 155,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 140,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension corroded

underside of veichle coverd in underseal

Fail 2 Nov 2022 140,277 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension corroded

underside of veichle coverd in underseal

Pass 24 Nov 2021 128,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 117,472 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 107,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 96,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 85,027 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 78,154 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

slight play o/s/f inner tye rod

Pass 12 May 2015 72,255 miles

both rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 61,795 miles

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

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 18 Apr 2013 53,410 miles

o/s/r seat missing

Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,164 miles

Both front windscreen wipers are in poor condition

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

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

Front exhaust joint is very corroded but not blowing

Nearside rear tyre is cracking in treads

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 52,164 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front windscreen wipers are in poor condition

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

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

Front exhaust joint is very corroded but not blowing

Nearside rear tyre is cracking in treads

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,064 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 48,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 46,673 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Silencer mountings and most of system is very corroded but not blowing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 44,333 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 44,333 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 38,278 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 38,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VYJ 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 77.3%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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