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GN04 DYJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,850 mi
Last recorded168,850 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 DYJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 168,850 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 168,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 160,602 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 160,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 149,686 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 137,420 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 137,420 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/out rigger/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/out rigger/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded and insecure

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded and insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2017 123,817 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 123,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 111,529 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 111,525 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 107,555 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Jun 2015 107,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 25 Jun 2014 98,814 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2014 98,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 84,329 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect,

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

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 84,329 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect,

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,700 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 66,550 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 59,767 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 51,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 51,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 42,782 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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GN04 DYJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN04 DYJ, 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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GN04 DYJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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