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AY04 YFA

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

218,014 mi
Last recorded218,014 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 YFA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 218,014 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front number plate deteriorated, recommend renewal soonest

offside rear tyre worn on inner treads

very strong evidence to suggest there is a fuel leak at the engine, however, there is no obvious drip, recommend closer inspection

Fail 19 Apr 2017 218,010 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (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 Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front number plate deteriorated, recommend renewal soonest

offside rear tyre worn on inner treads

very strong evidence to suggest there is a fuel leak at the engine, however, there is no obvious drip, recommend closer inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2016 202,886 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

light levelling switch broken

oil leak at engine

Fail 20 Apr 2016 202,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

light levelling switch broken

oil leak at engine

Pass 22 Apr 2015 184,874 miles

Centre brake light innop

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2015 184,874 miles

Centre brake light innop

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 171,296 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 171,296 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 153,562 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 131,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 104,295 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 87,298 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

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

Front brake discs lipped.

Inner front brake pads seem low.

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split.

Offside front abs loom slightly damaged.

Rear brake discs slightly lipped.

Rear seats stowed away in boot space area unable to check seat belts.

Service light on,coolant light on dashboard.

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel in rotation.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 87,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Covers fitted to vehicle.

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

Front brake discs lipped.

Inner front brake pads seem low.

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split.

Offside front abs loom slightly damaged.

Rear brake discs slightly lipped.

Rear seats stowed away in boot space area unable to check seat belts.

Service light on,coolant light on dashboard.

Slight roughness in nearside front wheel in rotation.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 64,592 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 64,592 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,594 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,868 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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AY04 YFA is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY04 YFA, 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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AY04 YFA is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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