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RX54 EHC

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

146,676 mi
Last recorded146,676 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 EHC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 146,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 138,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 138,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 131,289 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 127,033 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 127,033 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 123,063 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside and heavy perishing no cords seen at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 123,063 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside and heavy perishing no cords seen at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 119,257 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 17 Apr 2018 119,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 20 Apr 2017 114,297 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft boot greasy

Fail 20 Apr 2017 114,297 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft boot greasy

Pass 28 Apr 2016 106,361 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 102,387 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 94,107 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 82,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2013 82,331 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2012 74,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,474 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats-2 centre row centre seat-1 seat belts inspected as best as poss

front wiper blades slightly worn

n/s/r tyre slightly worn inside edge of tread

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inside edge of tread

Fail 17 Sep 2011 65,350 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

child seats fitted to rear seats-2 centre row centre seat-1 seat belts inspected as best as poss

front wiper blades slightly worn

n/s/r tyre slightly worn inside edge of tread

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inside edge of tread

Pass 2 Oct 2010 57,291 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,244 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,709 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 33,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 22,525 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 22,525 miles

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

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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RX54 EHC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RX54 EHC, 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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RX54 EHC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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