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SY03 XLW

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,274 mi
Last recorded89,274 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 XLW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 89,274 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 86,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 84,293 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 75,294 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 69,042 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,205 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin rusted

Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,168 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 59,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,347 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,429 miles

advisory n/s/r light unit slightly damaged

advisory slight blow from exhaust manifold

Fail 5 Oct 2010 51,429 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

advisory n/s/r light unit slightly damaged

advisory rear brake discs scored

Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,338 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 51,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

advisory front brake discs thin

Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,789 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 41,439 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 34,755 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,790 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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SY03 XLW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SY03 XLW, 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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What year was SY03 XLW registered?

SY03 XLW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is SY03 XLW safe to buy?

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