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EJ04 VBF

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,872 mi
Last recorded149,872 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 149,872 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)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 149,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 14 Oct 2015 135,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 6 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 6 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 6 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 6 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 123,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front and nearside front sills slightly bent

offside rear brake disc has slight surface corrosion

offside rear brake indicator plug is missing

parking brake return spring broken

rear silencer is corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2014 123,569 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre is perished on tread and tread is under 3.00mm

offside front and nearside front sills slightly bent

offside rear brake disc has slight surface corrosion

offside rear brake indicator plug is missing

parking brake return spring broken

rear silencer is corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 120,051 miles

Front and Rear brake pipes corroded.

Handbrake cable return spring broken.

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear tyres bald on inside edge and cracking around sidewall.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 May 2013 110,125 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroded.

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

Nearside rear brake down on performance.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside middle, centre and rear seats have been removed. Unable to test seatbelts.

Rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Suspect wiper linkage starting seize. Wiper operation slow on fast speed.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 98,299 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 90,426 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 83,720 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 83,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 71,903 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 70,118 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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EJ04 VBF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ04 VBF, 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 VBF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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