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EY53 MXV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,117 mi
Last recorded144,117 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 MXV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 144,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 144,117 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 138,246 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 133,274 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 131,778 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 130,779 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 127,807 miles

Both front sills are corroded

Coolant pipe in engine at front is corroded

Osf ball joint boot is perishing

Rear no plate is in poor condition

Fail 10 Jan 2017 127,807 miles

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

Both front sills are corroded

Coolant pipe in engine at front is corroded

Osf ball joint boot is perishing

Rear no plate is in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2016 124,181 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 115,750 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2014 115,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 109,661 miles

Centre exhaust section has two small holes

Pass 23 Jan 2013 104,788 miles

ns rear tyre is wearing on extreme inner edge[monitor]

oil leaks from engine [monitor]

os rear tyre is wearing unevenly [monitor]215/55/16v]

rear brakediscs are becoming slightly pitted [monitor]

Fail 21 Jan 2013 104,777 miles

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

ns rear tyre is wearing on extreme inner edge[monitor]

oil leaks from engine [monitor]

os rear tyre is wearing unevenly [monitor]215/55/16v]

rear brakediscs are becoming slightly pitted [monitor]

Pass 10 Jan 2012 99,163 miles

ns rear shock damp

ns rear tyre worn low on inner edge

oil leaks from engine

rear discs in poor condition becoming pitted

slight play in rack ns

Fail 9 Jan 2012 99,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

brakes require checking

ns rear shock damp

ns rear tyre worn low on inner edge

oil leaks from engine

rear discs in poor condition becoming pitted

slight play in rack ns

Pass 27 Jan 2011 95,443 miles

o/s inner cv gaiter split

Pass 12 Jan 2010 91,594 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 86,530 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 86,530 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

cam belt due at 60,000 miles or six years.

engine very smoky.

two rear seats not fitted, belts and fittings not checked.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 80,035 miles

REAR SEATS MISSING UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELTS. BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 3 Jan 2007 65,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center seat of second row and rear seats missing. †seats and part of seat belt fitted to seats not tested

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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EY53 MXV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EY53 MXV, 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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What year was EY53 MXV registered?

EY53 MXV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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