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YJ54 BLP

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

166,509 mi
Last recorded166,509 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 BLP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 166,509 miles

Both rear inner sills heavily corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from calipers both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount has play

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 161,593 miles

Both front top suspension mounts have play

Both sides front to back inner sills heavily corroded

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

General underside corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 151,858 miles

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

both front strut uplift top mount

general rear underside corrosion

some rear brake judder

Fail 14 Mar 2019 151,858 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front strut uplift top mount

general rear underside corrosion

some rear brake judder

Pass 15 Mar 2018 140,220 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 140,212 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 129,889 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres close to limit

Fail 22 Feb 2017 129,888 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Mar 2016 117,616 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front slightly (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 106,022 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 106,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 96,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 96,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,998 miles

Airbag light on

Both headlamp brackets broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 85,998 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Airbag light on

Both headlamp brackets broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2012 74,122 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,771 miles

nearside and offside front inner c.v.boots split

Fail 2 Mar 2011 58,760 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside and offside front inner c.v.boots split

Pass 5 Feb 2010 58,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner cv boots split

Fail 30 Jan 2010 37,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner cv boots split

Pass 4 Feb 2009 49,428 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 49,428 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 39,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,947 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 39,947 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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YJ54 BLP is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YJ54 BLP, 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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YJ54 BLP is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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