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GF04 YLB

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,833 mi
Last recorded148,833 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 YLB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 148,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear tyre edges worn

Pass 22 May 2015 138,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusting. brake pipes rusting.osf tyre worn to min.rear tyres worn on edge. mirror cracked.

Pass 27 May 2014 125,781 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2014 125,724 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 111,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rather rusty.roll bar link worn.

Pass 14 May 2012 100,858 miles

rear silences rusting beam scattered

Fail 14 May 2012 100,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silences rusting beam scattered

Pass 19 May 2011 89,086 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 89,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear of exhaust rusting, rear tyres over 3/4 worn, underside covered

Fail 11 May 2010 77,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 May 2010 77,027 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 64,238 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 64,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside covered

Pass 15 May 2008 52,442 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 52,442 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 18 May 2007 37,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nsf tyre worn right on to min limit.osf tyre worn near to min limit.(attn req soon).

Pass 18 May 2007 37,791 miles

nsf tyre worn right on to min limit.osf tyre worn near to min limit.(attn req soon).

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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GF04 YLB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GF04 YLB, 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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GF04 YLB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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