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YK54 XEL

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,452 mi
Last recorded137,452 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 XEL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 137,452 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 128,645 miles

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

rear tyres are on legal limit

Fail 12 May 2016 128,637 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres are on legal limit

Pass 14 May 2015 121,211 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 117,232 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 112,679 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 110,750 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 101,246 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded.

Nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

Nearside inner c.v. boot split.

Nearside rear outer tyre wall perished.

Offside front tyre on 2.5mm & devoid of tread on inner edge.

Slight movement in both front top strut mountings.

Unable to inspect nearside seat belt in middle row due to child seat fitted.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 92,569 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Slight play & knock in nearside front antiroll bar link.

Unable to inspect steering, brakes & suspension fully due to covers fitted.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 92,569 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Slight play & knock in nearside front antiroll bar link.

Unable to inspect steering, brakes & suspension fully due to covers fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 84,613 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 84,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear seats are the wrong way round for seat belts

Pass 28 Aug 2008 78,688 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 78,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 68,856 miles

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

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

both rear rear seats missing

Fail 31 Aug 2007 68,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear rear seats missing

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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YK54 XEL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YK54 XEL, 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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YK54 XEL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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