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DU03 HJY

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,948 mi
Last recorded118,948 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 HJY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 118,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 116,103 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 113,644 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 113,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 109,804 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 109,803 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 105,188 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 105,144 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 100,719 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 100,711 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre has splits to outer sidewall

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 96,331 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 96,325 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 92,626 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

osr rear

Both rear tyres deeply cracked in treads

Fail 21 Jul 2014 92,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

osr rear

Both rear tyres deeply cracked in treads

Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,985 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces -- cracking to rear tyres

Fail 22 Jul 2013 80,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces -- cracking to rear tyres

Pass 17 Jul 2012 82,970 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 82,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 79,122 miles

o/s front tyre beginning to wear on inner edge -- rear row seats removed

Fail 27 Jul 2011 79,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre beginning to wear on inner edge -- rear row seats removed

Pass 21 Jul 2010 74,426 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 58,613 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 58,612 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 41,919 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,029 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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DU03 HJY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DU03 HJY, 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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DU03 HJY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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