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EP04 GFJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,882 mi
Last recorded114,882 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 GFJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 114,882 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

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

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

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 3 Sep 2021 114,877 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to rear silencer missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion under vehicle

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

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

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 26 Aug 2020 113,048 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 113,048 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 110,739 miles

front plate poor

play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 4 Sep 2018 106,075 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2017 99,803 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 93,369 miles

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 getting low (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 93,361 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 getting low (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 85,072 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 85,072 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 77,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,573 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 70,573 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 65,245 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 65,245 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 57,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,753 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,875 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 37,875 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 30,591 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 22,993 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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EP04 GFJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EP04 GFJ, 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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EP04 GFJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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