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SD54 EEM

2004 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,045 mi
Last recorded117,045 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 EEM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2023 117,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 110,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 106,408 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row. ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row. ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine - Origin unknown. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 106,408 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat to silencer pipe loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row. ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In main tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row. ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine - Origin unknown. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Underinflated. ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 101,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 101,463 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 98,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi joint damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 98,964 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded From front to rear to both calipers offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure Mount to flexi front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside rear and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi joint damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 96,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe as it goes above the exhaust heat shield is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust hanger corroded off by catalytic converter.

Nearside Front Front of outer sill holed through corrosion.

Offside Front Front of outer sill holed through corrosion.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexi hoses by fuel tank (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe, to the offside flexi hose by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 96,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe as it goes above the exhaust heat shield is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust hanger corroded off by catalytic converter.

Nearside Front Front of outer sill holed through corrosion.

Offside Front Front of outer sill holed through corrosion.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexi hoses by fuel tank (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe, to the offside flexi hose by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 92,900 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 90,414 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 87,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 87,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 84,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 79,090 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 68,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 68,983 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 58,295 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall is split but not showing chords.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,497 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,415 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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SD54 EEM is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SD54 EEM, 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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SD54 EEM is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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