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YU53 JYB

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,108 mi
Last recorded137,108 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 JYB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 137,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal poor repair to both sills and both outer rigers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

prescribed areas corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2018 137,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

prescribed areas corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 136,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody could not be fully inspected,coated in sealant.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 128,371 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody could not be fully inspected,coated in sealant. (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 128,371 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody could not be fully inspected,coated in sealant. (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 128,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 124,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 124,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 115,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill damage

Pass 3 Apr 2014 111,805 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 102,509 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 102,503 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 88,410 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 88,407 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 74,381 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 74,377 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 61,746 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 61,742 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,181 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,296 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 22,298 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 JYB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JYB, 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 JYB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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