MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake disc corroded
Offside Front tyre has worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion forming on both inner and outer sill`s
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point ( 2 x places) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake disc corroded
Offside Front tyre has worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion forming on both inner and outer sill`s
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear tyre has cut`s on tread depth
both rear discs corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear tyre has cut`s on tread depth
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear discs corroded
front tyres scrubbing on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres scrubbing on inner edge
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
corrosion to exhaust rear silencer
Nearside Front slight corrosion to chassis rail
Offside Front slight corrosion to chassis rail
Nearside door mirror glass broken
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front 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 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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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YA53 VLX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2004 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 97,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.
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 YA53 VLX, 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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YA53 VLX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 January 2004.
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