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EK54 VDJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,857 mi
Last recorded174,857 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 VDJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 174,857 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 174,587 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 161,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2017 161,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 148,847 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 148,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28" (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 135,425 miles

Corrosion To Underside Due to Age

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily Worn Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily Worn Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 135,212 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and Centre Supports Deteriorated (7.1.1)

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

Corrosion To Underside Due to Age

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily Worn Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily Worn Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 120,711 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 105,938 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 90,947 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight play in both front top strut mountings

Fail 13 Oct 2012 90,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,085 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,799 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,708 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

Rear pads getting low.

Wear/movement in o/s/f link rod ball joint.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,701 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 27,725 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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EK54 VDJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK54 VDJ, 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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EK54 VDJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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