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YJ53 RPH

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,408 mi
Last recorded97,408 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 RPH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 97,408 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 97,408 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 90,374 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake discs corroded through lack of use

damage to n/s and o/s front and rear sills by jacking points

exhaust tail pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight cracking rear tyres

Fail 5 Jun 2018 90,373 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rubbers missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake discs corroded through lack of use

damage to n/s and o/s front and rear sills by jacking points

exhaust tail pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight cracking rear tyres

Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,143 miles

rear tyres cracking, front tyres worn near limit on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 87,897 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 22 Feb 2016 87,893 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 17 Feb 2015 85,006 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 85,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,342 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,867 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 76,867 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 72,465 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 68,870 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,870 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,050 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,834 miles

Front Brake Discs Lipped & Corroded

Rear Brake Discs Thin & Corroded

Rear Tyres 2 mm & Sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 21 Feb 2008 42,870 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,022 miles

off side front tyre scuffed.

Fail 13 Feb 2007 34,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre scuffed.

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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YJ53 RPH is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YJ53 RPH, 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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YJ53 RPH is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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