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EK04 BBV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

125,803 mi
Last recorded125,803 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 BBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 125,803 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES , corroding on inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 4 Aug 2021 118,965 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer SILL weak in places

Slight under body corrosion all under areas

Fail 3 Aug 2021 118,964 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH SIDES (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer SILL weak in places

Slight under body corrosion all under areas

Pass 13 Sep 2020 115,548 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2020 115,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 112,735 miles

Both sills are lightly corroded

N,S,F outer cv boot starting to deteriorate

O,S,F macpherson strut top mount has slight play when car is lifted

Pass 18 Aug 2018 107,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 102,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded areas greased (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats, x3 seat belts ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread area cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing far rear seat missing ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear exhaust silencer modified

covers and shields restricts view

engine air intake modified

record of engine timing belt change?

visible rust on areas of both sills, sills also out of original shape

Pass 3 Sep 2016 98,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 98,840 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 95,609 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 93,063 miles

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

n/s front tyre tread 3mm and inner edge WELL worn

o/s front tyre tread 3mm and inner edge WELL worn

Fail 27 Jun 2013 86,250 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light came on during test then went out

Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,250 miles

eml light came on during test then went out

Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 79,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 72,662 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2011 72,662 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 66,463 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 66,463 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

inner edge of n/s front tyre tread getting WELL worn

Fail 5 Jun 2009 56,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

slight lift in both front shocker tops

Pass 5 Jun 2009 56,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight lift in both front shocker tops

Pass 28 May 2008 44,779 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 44,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,889 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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EK04 BBV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EK04 BBV, 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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EK04 BBV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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