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BT53 YTM

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,665 mi
Last recorded139,665 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YTM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 139,665 miles

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

both headlight tarnished

rear suspension corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2019 139,657 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlight tarnished

rear suspension corroded

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 128,647 miles

corossion on jacking points

wheel arch rusted

Fail 5 Jul 2018 128,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corossion on jacking points

wheel arch rusted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,153 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 114,153 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 110,622 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 107,422 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 104,593 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,619 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 86,358 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,102 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,809 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 60,859 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 54,340 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,013 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 46,851 miles

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

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

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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BT53 YTM is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver 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 BT53 YTM, 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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BT53 YTM is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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