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RY53 UPE

2004 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,510 mi
Last recorded119,510 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 UPE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 119,510 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch holed but not in prescribed area

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material / n/s rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

some corrosion to o/s / n/s outer sills

Fail 6 Jul 2020 119,508 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and nearside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch holed but not in prescribed area

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material / n/s rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

some corrosion to o/s / n/s outer sills

Pass 30 Apr 2019 118,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s door mirror dammaged

Fail 30 Apr 2019 118,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s door mirror dammaged

Pass 13 Feb 2018 117,466 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 117,466 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 115,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail and chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 115,719 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail and chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 106,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear seat removed at time of test

Offside outer sill damaged

chassis and inner sills corroding

front wipers a little smeary

Pass 14 Jan 2015 97,822 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 5 Jan 2015 97,635 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre underinflated

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2013 89,108 miles

offside front sill damaged

offside rear tyre perished and cracked in tread

Fail 23 Dec 2013 88,982 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front sill damaged

offside rear tyre perished and cracked in tread

Pass 19 Dec 2012 80,372 miles

off side rear brake pipe slightly rusty

off side rear tyre getting low

Fail 19 Dec 2012 80,372 miles

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

off side rear brake pipe slightly rusty

off side rear tyre getting low

Pass 3 Jan 2012 72,325 miles

offside rear inner door release faulty' unable to open door from inside vehicle.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,485 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)

front brake disc poor

near side front inner cv boot split

slight lift in near side front top mount

Pass 5 Jan 2010 52,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake disc low

off side rear tyre perished

rear box poor

Fail 4 Jan 2010 52,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake disc low

off side rear tyre perished

rear box poor

Pass 2 Jan 2009 43,640 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2008 36,251 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 28,124 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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RY53 UPE is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RY53 UPE, 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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RY53 UPE is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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