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EJ53 HFY

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,319 mi
Last recorded176,319 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 HFY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 176,319 miles

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2016 141,908 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 141,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,839 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 106,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 89,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2013 89,054 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 85,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2012 85,931 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 82,586 miles

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs are worn, lipped and corroded

Offside rear tyre is bald on inner edge

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 21 Jun 2010 79,988 miles

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

advisory nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter in spit leaking grease

advisory nearside rear tyre is low on pressure suspect punture

Pass 3 Feb 2009 74,473 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 69,132 miles

Front number plate loosely fited but still secured at present moment. Advice refit front number plate.

There is a windscreen stone crack in zone ''A''. Measured stone crack 7mm.

Unable to check for condition Off/s/far rear seat and seat belt as movable seat not fitted at present moment.

Unable to check for condition n/s/rear seat and seat belt as child seat fitted.

Fail 15 Jan 2008 69,132 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front number plate loosely fited but still secured at present moment. Advice refit front number plate.

There is a windscreen stone crack in zone ''A''. Measured stone crack 7mm.

Unable to check for condition Off/s/far rear seat and seat belt as movable seat not fitted at present moment.

Unable to check for condition n/s/rear seat and seat belt as child seat fitted.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 63,196 miles

left hand front inner drive shaft gaiter badly split

left hand seat middle row has child seat fitted canot fully check operation of adult seat belt

noted cover missing from right hand door body

right hand door mirror glass cracked

third row right hand seat not in car at time of test

Fail 6 Jan 2007 63,130 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

left hand drive shaft inner gaiter badly split

noted on test front tyres are not of reinforced type

right hand door mirror glass cracked also outer cover missing

second row left hand seat has child seat installed unable to fully check adult seat operation

third row right hand seat not in car at time of test

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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EJ53 HFY 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 EJ53 HFY, 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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EJ53 HFY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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