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YU53 BYJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,500 mi
Last recorded174,500 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 BYJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 174,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on rear suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust has a few small holes in it

sills and chassie very thin

Pass 11 Jan 2017 159,295 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip starting to fail (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on radis arms (marked yellow) (3.6.B.2c)

front out riggers covered in underseal, sills damaged

no rear seats installed

Fail 11 Jan 2017 159,295 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip starting to fail (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on radis arms (marked yellow) (3.6.B.2c)

front out riggers covered in underseal, sills damaged

no rear seats installed

Pass 22 Sep 2015 149,290 miles

Nearside Front subframe repair covered in underseal

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front subframe repair covered in underseal

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 148,281 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis outer rail (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing one on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 142,500 miles

seat bealt locking cover is missing on the center seat

Pass 2 Aug 2013 127,614 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front brake discs deteriorated.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 127,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

front brake discs deteriorated.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 106,751 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 90,793 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 90,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 75,707 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 61,166 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 61,166 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 47,852 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 47,852 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 29,829 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Only 3 seats fitted at time of test.

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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YU53 BYJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YU53 BYJ, 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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YU53 BYJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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