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EJ04 WFU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,221 mi
Last recorded151,221 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 151,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 182,020 miles

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

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

body damage

both rear tyres low on edges

front number plate slight damage

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s/f tyre low and worn on edges

service due

Fail 15 May 2017 182,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

body damage

both rear tyres low on edges

front number plate slight damage

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s/f tyre low and worn on edges

service due

Pass 17 May 2016 166,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak

engine covers fitted

rear passenger seats have been removed

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 150,386 miles

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

body damage

front discs worn and corroded

possible water leak/stained

Fail 12 May 2015 150,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

possible water leak/stained

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

body damage

both rear tyres stepping and low

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 133,265 miles

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

body damage

n/s/r tyre stepping/unevenly worn

o/s/r tyre stepping/unevenly worn

Fail 6 May 2014 133,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

body damage

n/s/r tyre stepping/unevenly worn

o/s/r tyre stepping/unevenly worn

Pass 21 May 2013 116,767 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 116,767 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

service due

Pass 22 May 2012 99,287 miles

service due

Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,369 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 83,369 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,961 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childseats in rear x2

rear exhaust box very rusty

trim around screen loose. insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2009 45,866 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childseats in rear x2

rear exhaust box very rusty

trim around screen loose. insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,144 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 WFU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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