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EJ04 VBZ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,016 mi
Last recorded236,016 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 VBZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 236,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner chassis leg has traces of body filler

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

both front inner chassis leg corroded

inner steering arm play

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 233,121 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 233,121 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody surface rust

Pass 23 May 2014 224,625 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 207,222 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 207,221 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2012 190,303 miles

o/s/r brake hose twisted

o/s/r tyre worn on iner

Fail 23 May 2012 190,303 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/r brake hose twisted

o/s/r tyre worn on iner

Pass 20 May 2011 172,129 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 172,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front shock top mounts have movement/ play, worn

front tyres wearing heavily on inner shoulder

Pass 25 May 2010 150,115 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 122,823 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 96,835 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 96,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 70,705 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 VBZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VBZ, 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 VBZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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