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EJ04 VCF

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,890 mi
Last recorded172,890 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 VCF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 172,890 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working covered in tape (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and shocks (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2018 172,590 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (sub frame shocks and coil springs) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 164,806 miles

N/S/F tyre is bald on shoulders

N/S/R tyre is perished and wearing on shoulders

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front most suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S headlamp is condensed until it warms up

O/S/R tyre is bald on shoulders

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front most suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak From sump plug ()

Oil leak Location isn't clear but it has covered the engine and gearbox at the rear ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both from floor pan onto suspension arms, ferrules corroded too. (3.6.B.4d)

Rearmost seats not in use at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion N/S/F sill (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear floorpan and inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 164,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

N/S/F tyre is bald on shoulders

N/S/R tyre is perished and wearing on shoulders

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front most suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1/2 bulbs is inop (1.1.A.3b)

O/S headlamp is condensed until it warms up

O/S/R tyre is bald on shoulders

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front most suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak From sump plug ()

Oil leak Location isn't clear but it has covered the engine and gearbox at the rear ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both from floor pan onto suspension arms, ferrules corroded too. (3.6.B.4d)

Rearmost seats not in use at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion N/S/F sill (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear floorpan and inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 156,216 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 156,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid to back box due to corrosion. Rear box badly corroded. Cat to flexi joint badly corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 149,387 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 149,387 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 133,664 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 120,449 miles

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

damage to o/s outer body sill

Fail 15 Oct 2013 120,447 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

damage to o/s outer body sill

Pass 17 Oct 2012 108,929 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 108,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front discs heavily corroded on inner faces

Pass 14 Oct 2011 91,781 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 91,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 70,366 miles

front and rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 9 Sep 2010 70,366 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,771 miles

coolant stains on front to rear coolant pipes

front nmber plate damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,450 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,880 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,520 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 VCF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VCF, 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 VCF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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