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AY03 WLG

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,196 mi
Last recorded142,196 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 WLG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 142,196 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust mountings and system deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2015 130,120 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 129,839 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

brake pipes beginning to corrode

front and rear metal exhaust mounts corroded away (exhaust still secure)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 118,551 miles

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 21 Mar 2013 104,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 104,397 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2012 95,290 miles

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

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge of tread

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Fail 3 Apr 2012 95,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge of tread

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,170 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre tread low on the inside edge

Fail 2 Apr 2011 89,159 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn smoothe on the inside edge

offside front tyre tread low on the inside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 82,325 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 82,325 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges, pressures low

Pass 3 Apr 2009 74,712 miles

rear number plate soon needs replaceing

Fail 3 Apr 2009 74,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear number plate soon needs replaceing

Pass 4 Apr 2008 68,385 miles

both front tres worn off inner edge tread,

Pass 4 Apr 2007 54,365 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 54,365 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,802 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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AY03 WLG is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AY03 WLG, 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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AY03 WLG is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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