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AU53 YCP

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

76,511 mi
Last recorded76,511 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YCP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 76,511 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2023 63,200 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 60,012 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 60,012 miles

Central Seat belt missing Central row (Wrong seat) (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing Rear (Wrong seat) (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing Rear (Wrong seat) (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 59,411 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 59,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 58,200 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 58,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 57,398 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 57,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 56,648 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 55,444 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 55,444 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 54,025 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 54,025 miles

Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 52,407 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 52,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,675 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 49,675 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 47,604 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 45,452 miles

Both rear seats not fitted at time of Test

Front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,454 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,433 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,557 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,700 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

rear seats not fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2007 23,176 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 20,302 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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AU53 YCP is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AU53 YCP, 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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AU53 YCP is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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