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AK03 YCG

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,593 mi
Last recorded156,593 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 YCG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 156,593 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 146,967 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 146,843 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 138,018 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot slightly worn

slight corrosion on both outer sills

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 28 Aug 2018 138,016 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f inner cv boot slightly worn

slight corrosion on both outer sills

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 13 Jul 2017 127,003 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 118,208 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 118,208 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 113,962 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 113,962 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 108,924 miles

brake light on dash lit

spare wheel missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 Jul 2014 108,899 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake light on dash lit

spare wheel missing

Fail 3 Apr 2014 107,606 miles

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 100,242 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 100,200 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 87,121 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 79,430 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 70,850 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 70,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 64,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 64,803 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,016 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 51,151 miles

all four brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 39,007 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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AK03 YCG is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK03 YCG, 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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AK03 YCG is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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