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YF53 SXB

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,993 mi
Last recorded134,993 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 SXB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 134,993 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 134,993 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 129,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 123,009 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 123,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 113,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 102,774 miles

Aux belt noisey

EML does not illuminate

Fail 7 Jun 2019 102,772 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 rear exhaust clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Aux belt noisey

EML does not illuminate

Pass 24 May 2018 97,452 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 97,445 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 92,246 miles

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2016 92,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort & offside (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,664 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 83,753 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front suspension arm bushes worn

o/s/f shock top mount slight wear

Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,200 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,673 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 57,902 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,382 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise n/s/f flexi getting perished

advise o/s/f seatbelt webbing getting frayed

advise play in the front strut tops

advise rear brake application slightly uneven

strong advise front sills damaged

strong advise play in rear anti roll bar mounts

very strong advise n/s/r tyre bald on the edges and damaged on the outer wall

Fail 11 Feb 2011 54,382 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise n/s/f flexi getting perished

advise o/s/f seatbelt webbing getting frayed

advise play in the front strut tops

advise rear brake application slightly uneven

strong advise front sills damaged

strong advise play in rear anti roll bar mounts

very strong advise n/s/r tyre bald on the edges and damaged on the outer wall

Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,308 miles

advise front pads getting slightly worn

advise o/s/r anti rollbar mount worn

advise rear bumper end caps missing

advise slight perishing n/s/f flexi brake hose

advise small cuts in n/s/r tyre

strong advise front discs lipped

Fail 11 Feb 2010 47,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front pads getting slightly worn

advise o/s/r anti rollbar mount worn

advise rear bumper end caps missing

advise slight perishing n/s/f flexi brake hose

advise small cuts in n/s/r tyre

strong advise front discs lipped

Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,500 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 39,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,058 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 32,058 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

advise wipers getting poor

strong advise front brakes worn

strong advise n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 16 Feb 2007 24,504 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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YF53 SXB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YF53 SXB, 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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YF53 SXB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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