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DY03 VPA

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,486 mi
Last recorded177,486 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 VPA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 177,486 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 177,485 miles

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 159,670 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 159,670 miles

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 ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 143,449 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 131,781 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 131,781 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 121,221 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 121,221 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 115,410 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 112,983 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 112,980 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2013 107,675 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 107,601 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 103,825 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 103,825 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 101,235 miles

all rear seats are not fitted

rear bumper is damaged

rear registration plate is starting to get dirty

Fail 10 Feb 2011 101,235 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 94,404 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 94,404 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 82,602 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 82,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2008 77,073 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 69,445 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 57,513 miles

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?

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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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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