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SE53 EBC

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,549 mi
Last recorded198,549 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 EBC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 198,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Front jacking point corrosion

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

Offside Front jacking point corrosion

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 187,678 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 187,678 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 178,316 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 165,569 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear corrosion to Outrigger

Fail 22 Jun 2016 165,569 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear corrosion to Outrigger

Pass 23 May 2015 143,546 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 132,749 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 132,749 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 125,031 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 125,031 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 116,867 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 116,867 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 113,253 miles

service light on

Pass 10 May 2010 103,364 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 94,033 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged,but no chords exposed.

Pass 14 May 2008 12,254 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 68,713 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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SE53 EBC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SE53 EBC, 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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SE53 EBC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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