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AD03 VYU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

222,946 mi
Last recorded222,946 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VYU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 222,946 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 222,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out riggar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle insecure (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out riggar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 215,146 miles

Oil leak

front tyres getting low

pully tension noisey

Fail 27 Aug 2015 214,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

front tyres getting low

pully tension noisey

Pass 5 Sep 2014 204,186 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 189,792 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 189,792 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 168,977 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 168,977 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 150,398 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 150,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 131,177 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 130,999 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 112,620 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 111,510 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 92,595 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 74,967 miles

no rear seat fitted at time of mot test

Pass 31 Jul 2006 55,220 miles

MIDDLE SEAT ON MIDDLE ROW OF SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF MOT 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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AD03 VYU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 96,357 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 AD03 VYU, 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 23 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD03 VYU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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