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YH54 SHJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,023 mi
Last recorded151,023 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 SHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2018 151,023 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 141,352 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 135,612 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 128,821 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 128,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 120,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 112,494 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 112,493 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,912 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Only 5 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Oct 2012 104,912 miles

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

Brake pad wear warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Only 5 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2011 96,816 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 88,541 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,073 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 66,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake pads getting low

all centre 3 seats childs seats fitted

o/s front flexi brake hose damaged on legal limit at test suggest change now or soon

Pass 25 Sep 2007 49,491 miles

3 chileled seats fitted in center row of seats

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight uneven rear foot brakeing

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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YH54 SHJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YH54 SHJ, 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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YH54 SHJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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