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AK03 YLJ

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

193,003 mi
Last recorded193,003 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 YLJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 193,003 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sills corroded

under body corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 127,682 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 123,829 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 24 May 2017 117,241 miles

all rear seats removed

Pass 19 May 2016 111,735 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 111,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 106,863 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 100,413 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 100,269 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 92,963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,963 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,052 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 85,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,738 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,404 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 53,789 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,646 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YLJ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AK03 YLJ, 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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What year was AK03 YLJ registered?

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

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