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EU54 TXB

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

168,875 mi
Last recorded168,875 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 TXB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 168,875 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 165,792 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 160,060 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 160,060 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 155,168 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 152,440 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 152,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 147,881 miles

Centre seat belt buckle. Cover broken but not impairing use

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 147,880 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre seat belt buckle. Cover broken but not impairing use

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 140,769 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 140,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper mount / bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper mount / bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 133,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 133,151 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 128,987 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 122,917 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 122,912 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 76 (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 117,764 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 110,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 26 Sep 2014 110,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Sep 2013 103,184 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

two rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2012 96,102 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s front wing liner damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2012 96,102 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s front wing liner damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2011 90,167 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 90,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 87,145 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 87,145 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 82,083 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 82,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 65,993 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 65,993 miles

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

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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 49,386 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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EU54 TXB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 EU54 TXB, 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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EU54 TXB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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