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DY03 XSC

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,972 mi
Last recorded149,972 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 XSC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 149,972 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both underbody sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 149,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both underbody sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 141,877 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 141,877 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust missing (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 141,041 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 132,405 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 132,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 123,308 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted

object in offside rear tyre

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2016 123,308 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted

object in offside rear tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 120,415 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front cv boot wearing

Pass 27 May 2014 116,783 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front strut bearing / mounts noisy

Pass 9 May 2014 115,957 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edgew

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 22 Apr 2013 105,600 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 105,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 95,372 miles

child seats fitted to both outer second row seats

temperary repair to offside door mirror unit

Pass 13 May 2011 81,331 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2011 81,331 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2010 68,481 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 68,481 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 56,619 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,309 miles

rear shock absorbers weak on bounce test

stone in windscreen lower A zone

Fail 24 Apr 2008 44,309 miles

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

rear shock absorbers weak on bounce test

stone in windscreen lower A zone

Pass 1 May 2007 33,530 miles

front and rear discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,153 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

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 XSC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY03 XSC, 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 XSC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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