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CU03 YLX

2003 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,164 mi
Last recorded122,164 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 YLX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 122,164 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 122,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 84,990 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 84,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 82,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,574 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 75,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 200,983 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s mirror glass

Fail 3 Apr 2007 200,983 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

o/s mirror glass

Pass 6 Mar 2006 162,796 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front no plate slightly distorted

oo/s inner cv gaiter leaking

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 YLX is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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