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AF03 LYY

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

172,683 mi
Last recorded172,683 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LYY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 172,683 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 167,789 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 160,326 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 152,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 131,953 miles

nearside & offside front upper strut mounts have lots of movement

nearside outer sill excessively corroded

no rear seats fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2020 131,952 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively deteriorated (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside & offside front upper strut mounts have lots of movement

nearside outer sill excessively corroded

no rear seats fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2019 121,190 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2018 110,824 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 104,640 miles

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

Offside Front worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Jul 2017 104,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake caliper seized (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2016 100,533 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 88,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 88,176 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,664 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and worn and perished

offside rear tyre wall perishing

Fail 4 Aug 2014 81,664 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and worn and perished

offside rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2013 75,615 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 75,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,253 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 61,271 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc`s scored

Spare tyre defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 54,298 miles

Front and rear disc`s slightly worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre not fit for road use perrished

Fail 3 Jul 2010 54,298 miles

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

Front and rear disc`s slightly worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre not fit for road use perrished

Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,743 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 51,732 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,627 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 47,613 miles

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 42,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,189 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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AF03 LYY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AF03 LYY, 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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AF03 LYY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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