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AK03 YWS

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,206 mi
Last recorded127,206 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 YWS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 127,206 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both drive shaft both of them (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 120,847 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 118,890 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 118,890 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 116,447 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, 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 5 Aug 2015 113,977 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 110,824 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 110,806 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 97,501 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 89,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 89,118 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 81,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

pas noisey

Fail 18 Apr 2011 81,896 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

pas noisey

Fail 26 Apr 2010 71,898 miles

BOTH Inner CV Gaitors split.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 71,898 miles

BOTH Inner CV Gaitors split.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Pass 10 Apr 2009 62,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,433 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 44,077 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2007 43,897 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pad warning light on

cuts in offside rear tyre tread

front wiper blades smearing

leak from nearside front inner CV boot cover

nearside rear centre row and nearside front seat belts twisted

slight damage offside rear centre row seat belt

Pass 6 May 2006 30,941 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail and deep cut in offside rear tyre tread

nail in nearside rear tyre tread close to side wall

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 YWS is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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