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DN53 FYM

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,688 mi
Last recorded142,688 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 FYM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 142,688 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front inner and outer sill areas corroded not within perscibed area

Fail 23 May 2022 142,687 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn outer anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front inner and outer sill areas corroded not within perscibed area

Pass 4 May 2021 134,936 miles

Nearside Sill Corroded & Damaged

Offside Sill Corroded & Damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2021 134,817 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Sill Corroded & Damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Bald on Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Sill Corroded & Damaged

Pass 7 May 2020 130,513 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 124,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2019 124,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 114,890 miles

corrosion to front chassis

Pass 26 Apr 2017 102,582 miles

corrosion to front chassis legs

Fail 25 Apr 2017 102,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion to front chassis legs

low effort on ns hand brake

Pass 5 Apr 2016 89,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 76,404 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 70,681 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 70,681 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,486 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 49,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cover under vehicle and over eng

front and rear discs are worn

hubcaps fitted

offside door mirror case is broken

Pass 22 Dec 2010 38,944 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 38,944 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 26,644 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 26,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 23,360 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

O/S/F INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITOR SPLIT - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 11 Dec 2007 18,406 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 12,706 miles

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

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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DN53 FYM 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 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN53 FYM, 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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DN53 FYM is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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