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YR04 LZW

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,429 mi
Last recorded149,429 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 LZW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 149,429 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 149,410 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 139,145 miles

All Steering & Suspension Components Corroded

Inner Sills Corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension Top Mount Has Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Whole Underside of Vehicle Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 127,660 miles

All welding - heavily under-sealed

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both sides side sills corroded slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and shields fitted

exhaust system corroded

front & rear Steering and suspension components corroded

under vehicle chassis corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 127,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system heavy corrosion/ no leaks

Pass 4 Jun 2018 118,008 miles

Nearside Rear rear cabin seat missing not allowing full inspection of 1 adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

engine under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2018 118,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged reinforcement cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged reinforcement cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear rear cabin seat missing not allowing full inspection of 1 adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

engine under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2017 108,839 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted

engine cover

n/s and o/s outer sills showing corrosion

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

rear passenger seat missing

Fail 13 Jul 2017 108,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted

engine cover

n/s and o/s outer sills showing corrosion

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

rear passenger seat missing

Pass 8 Jun 2016 99,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 99,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 89,335 miles

o/s/f short metal brake pipe corroding.

slight play in top steering colum bush.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 89,335 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f short metal brake pipe corroding.

slight play in top steering colum bush.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,110 miles

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

o/s/f short metal brake pipe corroding.

Fail 25 Jul 2014 82,110 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

o/s/f short metal brake pipe corroding.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,504 miles

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

o/s/f short metal brake pipe corroding.

play in o/s+n/s/f top mcpherson strut mounts.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 74,504 miles

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

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

o/s/f short metal brake pipe corroding.

play in o/s+n/s/f top mcpherson strut mounts.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 62,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing in edges

Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,954 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,184 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 52,184 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,835 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 47,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,658 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,293 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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YR04 LZW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YR04 LZW, 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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YR04 LZW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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