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EX04 HDU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,487 mi
Last recorded182,487 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 HDU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 182,487 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 177,046 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

near side rear window handle missing

Pass 27 Sep 2018 169,349 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing on wiring loom (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, side sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorbers, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2018 169,268 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill/outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing on wiring loom (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, side sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorbers, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 160,963 miles

Exhaust and exhaust mounts deteriorated.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 28 Sep 2017 160,936 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust and exhaust mounts deteriorated.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 153,141 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 153,141 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 142,652 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 131,735 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 131,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 122,108 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 122,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 111,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both exhaust boxes deterioated

nearside rear tyre low inner edge

offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

slight corrosion both rear brake pipes to caliper hoses

Fail 10 Aug 2012 110,654 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both exhaust boxes deterioated

front wipers deterioated

offside front tyre low inner edge

offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

slight corrosion both rear brake pipes to caliper hoses

Pass 12 Aug 2011 99,865 miles

damage on nearside rear inner wheel rim

nearside rear tyre near wear limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre deeply cracked

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight bind on offside rear brake

Fail 9 Aug 2011 99,837 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

damage on nearside rear inner wheel rim

nearside rear tyre near wear limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre deeply cracked

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 20 Aug 2010 90,428 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 90,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs close to limit

Pass 28 Aug 2009 82,051 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2009 82,051 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2008 78,958 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 78,958 miles

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 front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2007 65,549 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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EX04 HDU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EX04 HDU, 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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EX04 HDU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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