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EY04 RKJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,343 mi
Last recorded150,343 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 RKJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2023 150,343 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger holed to both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger holed to both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Crash bar behind bumper severely deteriorated but not testable

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 143,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and showing corrosion at centre to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front outer sill damaged and showing some corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2022 143,862 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and showing corrosion at centre to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front outer sill damaged and showing some corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2021 134,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp becoming wasted. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 134,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Image poor. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Image poor. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp becoming wasted. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 129,167 miles

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

Return spring for handbrake rod is not connected

Fail 2 Oct 2020 129,145 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Return spring for handbrake rod is not connected

Pass 21 Mar 2019 116,184 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2019 116,175 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all four bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 107,390 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 99,059 miles

3rd row seats all folded down

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 15 May 2017 99,059 miles

3rd row seats all folded down

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 91,995 miles

offside rear brake pipe heavily corroded - recommend replacement

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2015 80,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

front lower arm bushes perished and spilting

osr metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,071 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 72,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,165 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,013 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,437 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,679 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,496 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,065 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 26,867 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,623 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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EY04 RKJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EY04 RKJ, 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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EY04 RKJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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