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YL53 SXB

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,415 mi
Last recorded177,415 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 SXB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 177,415 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded small pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both & N/S/R worn badly on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 177,415 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Brake pad warning light on.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded small pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both & N/S/R worn badly on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 159,847 miles

n/side rear seat missing

Fail 23 Jan 2017 159,798 miles

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

n/side rear seat missing

Pass 26 Jan 2016 140,965 miles

n/side rear seat not fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 122,762 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2014 107,212 miles

both front tyres low inner edges

Fail 21 Jan 2014 107,203 miles

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

both front tyres low inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 91,724 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 91,724 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,200 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 73,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2011 60,280 miles

front discs condition poor

Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,582 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,312 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,742 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 21,213 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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YL53 SXB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YL53 SXB, 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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What year was YL53 SXB registered?

YL53 SXB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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