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AO04 YZZ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,756 mi
Last recorded147,756 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 YZZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 147,756 miles

Nearside Front Wing rusty.

Fail 29 Jan 2026 147,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wing rusty.

Pass 17 Jan 2025 142,722 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 142,722 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 132,166 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 132,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 125,897 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both & caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Jan 2023 125,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both & caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 122,081 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 118,988 miles

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

lift in both front strut top mounts

Fail 15 Jan 2021 118,988 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

lift in both front strut top mounts

Pass 16 Jan 2020 115,164 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 115,164 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 110,485 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 105,682 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 100,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seats ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,354 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2015 90,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,684 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty at rear flex hoses

rear and centre,centre seats removed

Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,002 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 72,346 miles

all tyres

Pass 13 Jan 2011 64,851 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 58,027 miles

offside front brake hose slightly chaffed

Fail 18 Jan 2010 58,027 miles

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

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

offside front brake hose slightly chaffed

Pass 25 Jun 2009 53,100 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,697 miles

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

central locking n/w on o/s/f door

n/s sill damaged

n/s/r seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

o/s/r/r seat belt not checked,seat missing

rear silencer corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2007 36,063 miles

marks on rear discs

slight distortion o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,030 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f outer sidewall scuffed

o/s/r tyre cut on tread down to cords

slight play n/s/f shockabsorber top mount

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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AO04 YZZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO04 YZZ, 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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AO04 YZZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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