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NC04 EBJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

178,547 mi
Last recorded178,547 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 EBJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 178,547 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All 4 corners of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 158,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 158,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 136,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 116,112 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 116,112 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 116,112 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 113,958 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorating slightly (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc inner faces corroded ...osf worst...advise attn. soon

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded note various pipes greased / sealed obscuring full inspection (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion in various places under vehicle but not yet excessive

no rear seasts X5 fitted at test.....Also tow ball fitted not at time of test

Fail 2 Jan 2018 113,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorating slightly (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc inner faces corroded ...osf worst...advise attn. soon

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded note various pipes greased / sealed obscuring full inspection (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion in various places under vehicle but not yet excessive

no rear seasts X5 fitted at test.....Also tow ball fitted not at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2017 112,085 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides : suspension arm bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly poor fit / partially retained by clip (2.4.G.2)

all rear seats removed at time of test ....belts not tested

brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 29 Dec 2016 112,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded small calliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area to floor ....seat mounting point area (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested inop (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded small calliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides : suspension arm bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

all rear seats removed at time of test ....belts not tested

brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2015 110,155 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

rear seats (x5) missing

tailgate not opening / secure ....access via passenger doors ...no testable items

Fail 29 Dec 2015 110,155 miles

rear seats (x5) missing

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tailgate not opening / secure ....access via passenger doors ...no testable items

Pass 9 Jan 2015 108,245 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 108,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 104,698 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 104,698 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)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 99,616 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 99,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 94,490 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 94,490 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 86,720 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 86,720 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 78,429 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 78,429 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre sdewall cut

nearside inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,603 miles

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

nearside front inner driveshaft rubber boot split

Pass 30 May 2008 52,499 miles

advise front brake disc wear both sides

advise wear to both rear tyres

Pass 22 May 2007 41,248 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2007 41,225 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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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NC04 EBJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 NC04 EBJ, 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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NC04 EBJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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