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YR04 MKG

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,860 mi
Last recorded164,860 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 164,860 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section attention required asap (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive attention required asap (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section attention required asap (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded replace asap (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2017 164,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section attention required asap (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive attention required asap (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section attention required asap (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded replace asap (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 144,047 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front play in steering rack inner joints

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

brake pipes covered in grease

child safety seats fitted unable to check condition of seatbelts

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

fanbelt tensioner slightly noisy

Fail 8 Jul 2016 144,047 miles

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

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front play in steering rack inner joints

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

brake pipes covered in grease

child safety seats fitted unable to check condition of seatbelts

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

fanbelt tensioner slightly noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2015 136,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 130,388 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 124,301 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 124,296 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 120,621 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 120,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 112,853 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 105,848 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 105,781 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 97,572 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 97,562 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 90,339 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)

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 30 Jul 2007 80,295 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 73,260 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 73,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 MKG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MKG, 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 MKG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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