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EP04 GWU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

206,658 mi
Last recorded206,658 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 GWU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 206,658 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam pattern

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both side sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 198,015 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side sills slightly corroded

front and rear both side suspension mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 191,033 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 178,078 miles

play in both sides front steering track rod ends

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

play in nearside front outer anti roll bar bush

Pass 6 Sep 2017 168,609 miles

both sides front brake hose pipes deterioted

nearside front tyre worn low

offside front inner cv boot deterioted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 156,114 miles

offside front steering rack gaiter

offside rear parking brake has a slightly low effort

Pass 1 Sep 2016 148,288 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 135,809 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2015 121,497 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 113,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 105,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear shocker slight leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 94,010 miles

Clutch noisy when pedal depressed.

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 94,010 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Clutch noisy when pedal depressed.

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 83,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 83,899 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,840 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 62,187 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2010 62,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,084 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2008 35,521 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2008 35,521 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

borderline cuts to o/s/r tyre , slight fluctuation to n/s/f brake reading , rear brake imbalance , both rear tyres perrished/cracked slightly out of shape , heavy corrosion to front exhaust joints , engine wet with oil

engine under tray fitted , front brake discs inner faces corroded/worn , front brake pads worn low , perrishing/cracking to suspension bushes

exhaust centre section heavily corroded , alloy rims in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2007 27,029 miles

front discs worn.

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 GWU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EP04 GWU, 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 GWU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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