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YU53 JXH

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

174,289 mi
Last recorded174,289 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 JXH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2017 174,289 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Both sides at jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not tested. Child seat present.

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake slightly weak

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber worn

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2017 174,289 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion Both sides at jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not tested. Child seat present.

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake slightly weak

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber worn

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 158,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front jacking point severely weakened by corrosion

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb of 2 out (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 158,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner, outer sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front jacking point severely weakened by corrosion

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb of 2 out (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 146,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 146,248 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 134,477 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 134,466 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2014 134,416 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Coolant level below min

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jul 2013 120,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2013 120,425 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 115,081 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 108,043 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 108,043 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 102,354 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 88,402 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 71,883 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 55,570 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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YU53 JXH is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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