2004 Ford Galaxy 2.3L Petrol · YN04 AOM
2004 Ford Galaxy (2.3L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 64,045 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN04 AOM Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2022
- 64,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN04 AOM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Galaxy (YN04 AOM) between August 2007 and October 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YN04 AOM Mileage History
- 06/08/200712,472 mi
- 11/07/200813,845 mi+1,373 mi
- 17/06/200915,066 mi+1,221 mi
- 17/06/200915,066 mi
- 08/07/201018,057 mi+2,991 mi
- 03/11/201119,230 mi+1,173 mi
- 28/01/201322,220 mi+2,990 mi
- 10/01/201427,358 mi+5,138 mi
- 10/01/201532,890 mi+5,532 mi
- 04/01/201638,446 mi+5,556 mi
- 04/01/201742,179 mi+3,733 mi
- 04/01/201742,185 mi+6 mi
- 02/01/201847,436 mi+5,251 mi
- 02/01/201847,436 mi
- 28/12/201850,818 mi+3,382 mi
- 28/01/202054,505 mi+3,687 mi
- 05/10/202055,950 mi+1,445 mi
- 09/10/202055,952 mi+2 mi
- 08/10/202158,861 mi+2,909 mi
- 10/10/202264,044 mi+5,183 mi
- 11/10/202264,045 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,397 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Door Gaiter Wiring Loom Fatigue and Electrical ShortModerate
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