MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill 2x holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side rear (2.7.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear ()
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rear (1.4.A.2f)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear ()
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rear (1.4.A.2f)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side front (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front drive shaft spline worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all rear seats are not fitted
rear bumper is damaged
rear registration plate is starting to get dirty
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all rear seats are not fitted
rear bumper is damaged
rear registration plate is starting to get dirty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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DY03 VPA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 DY03 VPA, 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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DY03 VPA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 March 2003.
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