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EK04 BWF

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,717 mi
Last recorded179,717 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 BWF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 179,717 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion to inner sill not within prescribed area

Fail 2 Mar 2019 179,706 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion to inner sill not within prescribed area

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 162,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 162,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail /outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail /out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 147,416 miles

mot test carried out in wet conditions

Pass 22 Dec 2015 131,141 miles

Corrosion to O/S/F chassis

Inspected in wet conditions

N/S/R Handbrake effort( borderline pass)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 118,243 miles

brake discs surfaces corroded all round car

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2013 118,186 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 109,729 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 109,729 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 96,877 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 86,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 69,984 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 55,842 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,599 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 BWF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWF, 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 BWF is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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