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YV53 VSU

2004 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,783 mi
Last recorded203,783 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV53 VSU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 203,783 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine cover fitted

heavily under sealed

Pass 15 Nov 2018 194,020 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 184,542 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 173,352 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 163,200 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 152,668 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 141,497 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 130,849 miles

slight corrosion to rear silencer both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 28 Oct 2011 121,541 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS ARE WORN

Fail 25 Oct 2011 121,541 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS ARE WORN

Pass 23 Nov 2010 116,278 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

two most rear seats and centre rear seat missing at time of test

Fail 18 Nov 2010 116,278 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

two most rear seats and centre rear seat missing 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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YV53 VSU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YV53 VSU, 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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YV53 VSU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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