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EU04 MBM

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,483 mi
Last recorded197,483 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 MBM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 197,483 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 197,481 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 166,782 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 12 Jan 2012 140,216 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 140,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 120,990 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 120,729 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2010 116,819 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 96,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 96,714 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 74,778 miles

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)

front number plate backing coming away

off side rear anti roll bar bracket damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2008 74,778 miles

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)

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

front number plate backing coming away

off side rear anti roll bar bracket damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2007 53,235 miles

strongly advise on n/s/r seatbelt fraying

Fail 26 Apr 2007 53,235 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

strongly advise on n/s/r seatbelt fraying

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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EU04 MBM is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EU04 MBM, 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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EU04 MBM is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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