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EJ04 HBC

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,099 mi
Last recorded160,099 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 HBC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 160,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fail 20 Mar 2017 160,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2016 152,250 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 152,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wing mirror unit damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2015 139,504 miles

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

wipers smearing

Fail 25 Mar 2015 139,501 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre showing signs of age (cracking)

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 126,415 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 126,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 112,293 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 98,918 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 86,034 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 86,034 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 71,073 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 71,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 57,865 miles

Both rear seats missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,865 miles

Both rear seats missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,344 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007

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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EJ04 HBC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EJ04 HBC, 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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EJ04 HBC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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