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AY04 YVA

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,328 mi
Last recorded166,328 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 YVA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 166,328 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 166,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 140,494 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 136,211 miles

both bottom ball joint dust cover perishing

both front wish bone bushes have movement

engine bay cover fitted

offside front end link slight play

rear brake pipes rusty

rear seats removed no seat belt cherck

Pass 12 Feb 2016 136,211 miles

Nearside both front bottom ball joint dust covers perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush end link (2.4.G.2)

engine bay cover fitted

nearside and offside wish bone bushes have excess movement

rear brake pipes rusty

rear seats removed no seat belt check

Pass 3 Feb 2015 132,704 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 128,702 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 127,254 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2012 121,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are scrubbed on the inner edges

both rear tyres are starting to crack / split from age

Pass 4 Feb 2011 115,767 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front wiper blades smearing slightly

only o/s/f and n/s/f seat fitted at time of test

rear no. plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Feb 2011 115,767 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front wiper blades smearing slightly

only o/s/f and n/s/f seat fitted at time of test

rear no. plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Feb 2010 107,028 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

no rear seats fitted in rear of vehicle at time of test

play in o/s/f top suspension mounting

rear brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

Fail 10 Feb 2010 107,028 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

middle section of exhaust system is deteriorated/corroded

no rear seats fitted in rear of vehicle at time of test

play in o/s/f top suspension mounting

rear brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

Pass 9 Feb 2009 96,353 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 96,353 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 87,892 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Feb 2008 87,892 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs badly lipped(pads approx 30% worn)

nsf side light dim

Pass 19 Feb 2007 71,194 miles

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

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

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 YVA is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue 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 AY04 YVA, 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 YVA is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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