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YJ04 ARK

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,267 mi
Last recorded189,267 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 ARK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 189,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 189,267 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 161,090 miles

all prescribed areas corroded

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 156,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 153,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 147,001 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 145,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades misty

Pass 5 Nov 2015 136,293 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 136,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working none (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 127,432 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 113,946 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 113,946 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 101,842 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 101,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 85,198 miles

nearside rear tyre has splits in the inner sidewall but not reaching the cords

Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 69,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,690 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 44,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,151 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,976 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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YJ04 ARK is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YJ04 ARK, 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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YJ04 ARK is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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