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BT04 YXN

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

143,833 mi
Last recorded143,833 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 YXN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 143,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot deteriorated.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 134,821 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 134,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 126,771 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 126,714 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 120,426 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 120,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 111,168 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 110,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & worn on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 x nails in tyre in a line. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner position light not working.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,487 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 101,483 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,620 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 95,620 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 90,887 miles

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 90,887 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets on front pipe broken and flexi weak (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box adrift and blowing (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 85,780 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 80,475 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 80,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre perished and punctured

Pass 3 Oct 2012 73,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2012 73,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,298 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 67,294 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 52,371 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,289 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 34,934 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 32,172 miles

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

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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BT04 YXN is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BT04 YXN, 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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BT04 YXN is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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