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EK04 NLY

2004 Ford Galaxy

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,158 mi
Last recorded160,158 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 NLY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 160,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 160,155 miles

Brake performance not tested due to central brake pipe leaking, excessively corroded (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe,along rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture small pipe along rear arm (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear central hoses upper ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective rear bush ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box, pipe section joining (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear sides, near arm mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides, front sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre signs wearing to inner tread edge

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 152,666 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear central upper ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis frame (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tail box pipe joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Rear bush ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 152,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear central upper ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis frame (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tail box pipe joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Rear bush ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 146,670 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears upper ferrules (inner hoses) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (going from front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective rear bush seperated ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking/perishing to tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 146,670 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure going into caliper and brake pipe (1.1.12 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears upper ferrules (inner hoses) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (going from front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective rear bush seperated ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking/perishing to tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 134,171 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust clamp broken

slight play in both front strut tops

underbody badly corroded

Fail 8 May 2019 134,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust clamp broken

slight play in both front strut tops

underbody badly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 124,454 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 114,280 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 114,280 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 chassis out rigger area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 out rigger area (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 105,886 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 98,342 miles

Both front strut top mountings corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,229 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,345 miles

exhaust catalyst and front pipe corroded at join

front brake discs showing signs of wear on inner faces

Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,100 miles

exhaust tailbox deteriated

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 24 Apr 2012 76,100 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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust tailbox deteriated

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 May 2011 68,211 miles

n/s inner cv gaiter split

rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 4 May 2010 61,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,545 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,790 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 36,680 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 36,680 miles

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

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

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 NLY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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