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DY53 DCO

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,891 mi
Last recorded125,891 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 DCO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 125,891 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (D Bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake has just met the requirement (17%)

Pass 29 Nov 2021 121,865 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 121,853 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 116,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

welding masked with undereal

Fail 16 Nov 2020 116,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 107,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 97,679 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion underbody.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 90,123 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

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

Nearside Front on limit

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2017 90,123 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front tyres worn inner edges

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

Nearside Front on limit

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,476 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2015 72,562 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 72,556 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 64,580 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 64,257 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

centre exhaust bracket corroded but still supported

thick greese on brake pipes unable to check true condition of pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,927 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 50,927 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all metal brake pipes greased when presented

Fail 2 Jun 2010 46,294 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,294 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,926 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 36,131 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,991 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,993 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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DY53 DCO is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DY53 DCO, 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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DY53 DCO is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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