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BD03 YCY

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,666 mi
Last recorded135,666 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YCY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 135,666 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 135,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 129,632 miles

Bad oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2010 129,632 miles

Bad oil leak

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 129,632 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Bad oil leak

Unable to test emmissions due to rear box missing

Pass 18 Apr 2009 124,972 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 123,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 67,348 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf inner cv boot slit

Fail 7 Apr 2008 67,348 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf inner cv boot slit

Pass 4 Sep 2007 54,951 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 54,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 46,463 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a deep cut on outer wall

Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,402 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)

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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BD03 YCY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BD03 YCY, 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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BD03 YCY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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