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YC04 VHN

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,342 mi
Last recorded85,342 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 VHN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 85,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 85,342 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,721 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 82,721 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,618 miles

parking brake effort only just met

Pass 4 Apr 2014 70,914 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,978 miles

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

could not check all rear seats and seat belts as child seat fitted and rear 2 seats weren't fiited

Fail 12 Apr 2012 56,978 miles

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)

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

could not check all rear seats and seat belts as child seat fitted and rear 2 seats weren't fiited

Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,798 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,645 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,794 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 34,129 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,501 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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YC04 VHN is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YC04 VHN, 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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YC04 VHN is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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