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CU03 YLS

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,642 mi
Last recorded153,642 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 YLS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2017 153,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged brake flexi showing cords (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area holed near (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area x3 holes near (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

main steel brake pipe corroding

n/s/r steel brake pipe corroding

n/s/r tyre edge wear

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Jan 2016 142,300 miles

slight corrosion n/s/r steel brake pipe

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Jan 2016 142,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight corrosion n/s/r steel brake pipe

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2014 133,324 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 133,324 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 121,292 miles

front no plate slight deteriation

handbrake button requires attention

noise from steering on lock to lock

slight corrosion n/s/r steel brake pipe

Pass 15 Aug 2012 112,428 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 102,637 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 102,637 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 92,888 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 83,131 miles

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

both front tyres heavy edge wear

hand brake lever release button incomplete but not imparing function of lever

o/s/r tyre edge wear

Fail 8 May 2009 83,130 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

both front tyres heavy edge wear

o/s/r tyre edge wear

Pass 28 Mar 2008 71,329 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 71,329 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 59,710 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 59,710 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 44,953 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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CU03 YLS 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 58.8%.

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 CU03 YLS, 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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CU03 YLS is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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