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EP53 MGP

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,641 mi
Last recorded165,641 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP53 MGP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 165,641 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 152,794 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 152,794 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 140,629 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 131,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 120,614 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 120,614 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (1.8)

Rear rear seats not fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 110,008 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 110,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive reading 0.64 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour ford badge showing blue light when side lights operated (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 100,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (235/40/18) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight pin hole leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

front jacking point area crushed

front tyres different size to rears

offside front tyre inner edge wear

Fail 27 Jan 2016 100,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern/aim looks high (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance tint (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour shines purple light source (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern/aim looks high (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance tint (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour shines purple light source (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (235/40/18) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight pin hole leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

front jacking point area crushed

front tyres different size to rears

offside front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

engine light on dash

rear seats in boot folded down seat belt not tested

rear tyres inner edge wear

Fail 5 Feb 2015 88,039 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

engine light on dash

rear seats in boot folded down seat belt not tested

rear tyres inner edge wear

Pass 15 Mar 2014 77,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pad wear indicator on

can't test rear seat belts in boot due to seats folded down

mil light on

slight exhaust blow from front

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,104 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 64,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2012
Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,774 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,244 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,417 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 34,000 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Feb 2007 29,423 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 29,423 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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EP53 MGP is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol 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 EP53 MGP, 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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EP53 MGP is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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