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GJ04 YGU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,006 mi
Last recorded105,006 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 YGU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2022 105,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 95,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear unbale to do a full inspection of adult seat belts ( as all the rear seats have been removed )

Fail 8 Feb 2021 95,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear unbale to do a full inspection of adult seat belts ( as all the rear seats have been removed )

Pass 26 Feb 2020 84,838 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides upper mounting bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted ()

brake pad wear indicator wires not connected

rear bumper mountings corroded both sides

Fail 24 Feb 2020 84,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides upper mounting bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted ()

brake pad wear indicator wires not connected

rear bumper mountings corroded both sides

Pass 25 Feb 2019 75,004 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 75,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 70,541 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has worn inner tread/sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has badly worn inner tread/sidewall

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 70,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,627 miles

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

Nearside Front sill edge bent

Nearside Front tyre is deflated

Offside Front sill edge bent

Offside Front tyre is deflated and is wearing on inner tread

rear and centre silencer joints are corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,215 miles

offside sill damage

Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,698 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside mirror missing

Pass 13 Feb 2013 54,301 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)

child seats fitted to o/s/r and centre rear, seat belts not fully inspected

n/s/r boot seat folded, seat belt not inspected

Pass 1 Feb 2012 50,931 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 40,736 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 36,215 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,005 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,613 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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GJ04 YGU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ04 YGU, 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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GJ04 YGU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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