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WU54 UFY

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

198,920 mi
Last recorded198,920 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 UFY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 198,920 miles

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

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

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

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2022 198,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 17 May 2022 195,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended second row seats not fitted in correct order , belts + buckles not matching up together. (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 163,006 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded

Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear both sides shockers corroded on outer casing

all repaired covered under sealant

underbody general corrosion

Fail 25 May 2021 163,000 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded

Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear both sides shockers corroded on outer casing

underbody general corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2020 159,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seats missing ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust covers corroded and insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint gaiters starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sills damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal corrosion and repairs to front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal corrosion and repairs to outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake wear indicator warning lamp illuminated

park brake central cable return spring broken

Pass 28 Nov 2019 152,151 miles

Central park brake cable return spring broken

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs corroded and repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorber dust covers corroded and insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded and repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 152,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded by rear most mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central park brake cable return spring broken

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs corroded and repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorber dust covers corroded and insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded and repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 148,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 148,126 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 144,219 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 144,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 131,667 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 122,380 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

N/side centre and both rear seats missing at time of test.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 122,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake lights come on when switching side lights on (1.1.A.3f)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

N/side centre and both rear seats missing at time of test.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 112,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 94,964 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 94,964 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s/f wheel has rim damage

Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,576 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 76,576 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,747 miles

n/s/f strut top mount has play but not excessive

Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,878 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,785 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 39,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,332 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,370 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread on the inner edge

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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WU54 UFY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WU54 UFY, 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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WU54 UFY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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