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BD03 YGC

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

153,561 mi
Last recorded153,561 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YGC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2018 153,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between the brake hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between the brake hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 139,013 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 139,013 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 134,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 131,561 miles

Coolant leak

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

N/S/R tyre perishing

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 131,561 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

Front tyres perishing

N/S/F tyre bald on edges

N/S/R tyre perishing

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 124,944 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre has a very slight buldge in the outer sidewall possibly a moulding mark

Pass 8 Jul 2013 116,023 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 116,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 100,192 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2012 100,192 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 86,255 miles

inner front brake discs heavily pitted and corroded

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split and leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2011 86,253 miles

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

inner front brake discs heavily pitted and corroded

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split and leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2010 74,762 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

offside front inner brake disc pitted

Fail 12 Jul 2010 74,762 miles

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

offside front inner brake disc pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

rear fog light not working on test but working when going to fit bulb

slight play in top front susp mounting

Fail 29 Jul 2009 65,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

rear fog light not working on test but working when going to fit bulb

slight play in top front susp mounting

Fail 2 Aug 2008 54,316 miles

n/s/rear tyre 2mm on edge

one seat removed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front lower suspension wishbone bushes starting to split

movement in both front top strut bushes

n/s/front inner drive shaft gaiter slightly leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2008 54,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front lower suspension wishbone bushes starting to split

movement in both front top strut bushes

n/s/front inner drive shaft gaiter slightly leaking

n/s/rear tyre 2mm on edge

one seat removed

Pass 27 Jul 2007 41,306 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 41,306 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 22,677 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 22,677 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 YGC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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