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YJ54 BUX

2004 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

181,043 mi
Last recorded181,043 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 BUX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 181,043 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 181,043 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 178,438 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 178,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 174,376 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 20 Oct 2016 174,168 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Nov 2015 160,863 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW ON INSIDE

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened has play (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

n/s/f small brake pipe corroded

strut tops creaking

Fail 30 Oct 2015 160,863 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)

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)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened has play (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

n/s/f small brake pipe corroded

strut tops creaking

Pass 25 Jul 2014 153,965 miles

tail-pipe incomplete

Fail 21 Jul 2014 153,795 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

tail-pipe incomplete

Pass 16 Jul 2013 143,605 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 143,586 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 131,785 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 128,194 miles

os/r brake slight bidding

Fail 2 Jun 2011 128,193 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

os/r brake slight bidding

Pass 11 May 2010 118,410 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 118,410 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 101,712 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 92,006 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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YJ54 BUX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BUX, 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 BUX is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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