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VU04 YLZ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,117 mi
Last recorded152,117 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 YLZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 152,117 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 152,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 145,580 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 138,812 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear inner whell arches slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2019 138,383 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear inner whell arches slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 127,791 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 127,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 117,761 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 117,760 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis Rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 107,027 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 96,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised outer treads change immediatly (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 16 Nov 2015 96,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised outer treads change immediatly (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2014 88,149 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 88,149 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,136 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 75,401 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 75,401 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 67,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 67,606 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 61,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 55,826 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 47,447 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,441 miles

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

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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VU04 YLZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VU04 YLZ, 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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What year was VU04 YLZ registered?

VU04 YLZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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