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FD53 YYW

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

76,635 mi
Last recorded76,635 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 YYW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 76,635 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 76,120 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears.may require attention soon (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

general under body corrosion

rear brakes making a scrubbing noise when rotated

x1 rear seat missing so not checked

Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

numerous areas of light corrosion under vehicle

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jul 2016 69,452 miles

Emissions not tested oil very low (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge badly worn 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

numerous areas of light corrosion under vehicle

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 62,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front flexy brake pipes slightly perished and require attention soon

slight play in both front top shock absorber mountings

Fail 4 Jul 2015 61,923 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front flexy brake pipes slightly perished and require replacing soon

slight play in both front top shock absorber mounts

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,261 miles

both front flexy brake pipes slightly perished

both front top shock absorber bearings becoming stiff

nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2014 58,261 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front flexy brake pipes slightly perished

both front top shock absorber bearings becoming stiff

nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,792 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limit

drivers seat belt starting to fray

emissions slightly smokey

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate requires attention soon

nearside front tyre slightly perished and wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge and tyre is perished

offside front tyre on legal limit on edges (215/55/R16 97V)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in both front top shock absorber mountings

Fail 27 Jul 2013 54,792 miles

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

both headlamp aims on lower limit

drivers seat belt starting to fray

emissions slightly smokey

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate requires attention soon

nearside front tyre slightly perished and wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge and tyre is perished

offside front tyre on legal limit on edges (215/55/R16 97V)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in both front top shock absorber mountings

Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,636 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,287 miles

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

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

off side rear most seat removed.

Pass 25 May 2010 38,257 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 38,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,761 miles

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

front tyres inner edges worn

near side rearmost seat missing /seat belt not checked.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 32,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres inner edges worn

near side rearmost seat missing /seat belt not checked.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 21,675 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 21,675 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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FD53 YYW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FD53 YYW, 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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FD53 YYW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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