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EK04 DVL

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,459 mi
Last recorded185,459 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 DVL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 185,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 171,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 134,290 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 132,638 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 120,252 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 112,294 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 112,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 101,200 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 101,199 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 91,046 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 84,095 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 84,095 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,646 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,462 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,488 miles

gearbox mount worn

offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,813 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,731 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 47,729 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,912 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,591 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 DVL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DVL, 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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What year was EK04 DVL registered?

EK04 DVL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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