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SD04 YHZ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

138,782 mi
Last recorded138,782 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 YHZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2024 138,782 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner sills / floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills /floor old repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 129,753 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / old repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing just outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 129,753 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / old repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing just outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 120,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded around axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top shock absorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top shock absorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded around axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 120,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded around axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top shock absorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner boot heavily deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top shock absorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded around axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 112,904 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 112,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 107,882 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 107,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 101,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box heat shield inscure

under body condition corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2019 101,652 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box heat shield inscure

under body condition corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 97,242 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 86,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 86,298 miles

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

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

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)

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 72,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 May 2016 72,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe in 3 places (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,602 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 54,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 50,936 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 50,936 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front door mirror cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,637 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 45,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,824 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,242 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 36,242 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,543 miles

N/s/f inner cv boot torn.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight lift in both front top suspension mounts.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 30,543 miles

N/s/f inner cv boot torn.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight lift in both front top suspension mounts.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,669 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 24,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres on 2mm on outer edges.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,247 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 13,257 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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SD04 YHZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 SD04 YHZ, 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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SD04 YHZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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