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AO03 YJD

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,496 mi
Last recorded138,496 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YJD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 138,496 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 138,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chalked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 131,062 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 120,180 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 120,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 116,162 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 108,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside rear tyres poor condition sidewalls perished

Pass 29 Nov 2012 99,524 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 29 Nov 2012 99,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light on

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2011 92,107 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

park brake nearside low effort advise inspection

Fail 19 Nov 2011 92,107 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning lamp on

park brake nearside low effort advise inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2010 88,360 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 79,979 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Dec 2008 70,836 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 60,173 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 48,714 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,470 miles

spare tyre defective

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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AO03 YJD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AO03 YJD, 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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AO03 YJD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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