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AK03 YUV

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,304 mi
Last recorded178,304 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 178,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 169,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 27 Jul 2012 169,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

2x front suspension top mounts have slight play

DDrivers seat back has slight play

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak from engine area

vehicle fitted with engine undersheild

Pass 18 Aug 2011 151,532 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 151,532 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 133,273 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 113,580 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 109,140 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 109,140 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

engine under tray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2009 100,390 miles

1.front brake discs worn 2.n/s front and o/s rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2009 100,390 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

1.front brake discs worn 2.n/s front and o/s rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2007 84,578 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 75,692 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 YUV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YUV, 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 YUV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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