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EK04 MZV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,511 mi
Last recorded144,511 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 144,511 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 138,415 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

both rear shock absorbers appear weak

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing smooth on inner tread

Fail 25 Jun 2016 138,414 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section behind lower suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

both rear shock absorbers appear weak

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing smooth on inner tread

Pass 2 Jul 2015 131,125 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear tyres perish/cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing smooth on inner edge possibly soon to expose ply

possible metal tack in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 27 Jun 2015 131,124 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perish/cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing smooth on inner edge possibly soon to expose ply

possibly metal tack in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2014 122,785 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

perish/cracking between tread on both rear tyres

Pass 19 Jun 2013 114,598 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear tyres perish/cracking between tread o/k at time of inspection

Fail 19 Jun 2013 114,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres perish/cracking between tread o/k at time of inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2012 104,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside front wing accident damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2012 104,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside front wing accident damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,273 miles

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres perished

Child seat fitted to n/s 2nd row. Unable to fully test seat belt.

Front brake disc's worn+pitted

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc's pitted

Fail 11 Jun 2011 95,240 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted to n/s 2nd row. Unable to fully test seat belt.

Front brake disc's worn+pitted

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc's pitted

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,385 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Front wipers smearing

Rear discs pitted and slightly worn

Rear tyres has cuts in tread

Fail 14 Jun 2010 85,385 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Front discs slightly worn

Front wipers smearing

Rear discs pitted and slightly worn

Rear tyres has cuts in tread

Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,711 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S/F inner cv boot split.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 64,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front inner c.v boot is split.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Unable to see front inner brake pads.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 64,709 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front inner c.v boot is split.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Unable to see front inner brake pads.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 48,493 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON 2MM

REAR TYRES ON 2 MM

SCREW IN N/S/F TYRE

TOP AND BOTTOM ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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 MZV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MZV, 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 MZV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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