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AM03 YMK

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,226 mi
Last recorded135,226 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YMK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 135,226 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2017 135,205 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges,

both rear wheel arches corroding.

child seat fitted to centre row nearside seat

exhaust corroding at rear

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

rear brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 125,726 miles

N/s/f inner sill corroded outside prescribed area.

Fail 4 Oct 2016 125,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/s/f inner sill corroded outside prescribed area.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 110,606 miles

brake pipes surface corrosion

o/s and n/s front floors tatty

o/s and n/s sills tatty

Pass 18 Jul 2014 99,528 miles

inner edge ,offside rear tyre worn

Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 88,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 76,687 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 76,687 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,081 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 67,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 58,575 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 58,575 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 45,450 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,274 miles

advise rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,884 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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AM03 YMK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AM03 YMK, 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 AM03 YMK registered?

AM03 YMK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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