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VA03 LHY

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

182,668 mi
Last recorded182,668 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 LHY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 182,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 182,661 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 180,435 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 180,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 165,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seats removed

Fail 14 Oct 2022 165,662 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear seats removed

Pass 13 Sep 2021 162,114 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 151,197 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 139,814 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 139,808 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 122,968 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 104,528 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 104,524 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 86,056 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,873 miles

Both front brake discs have corroded inside faces but not yet affecting operation

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing lower joint (2.4.G.2)

Small corrosion hole in offside front outrigger but just outside prescribed area

Fail 7 Sep 2015 77,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around last joint before back box from corrosion (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking from handbrake control lever seal (3.6.A.1)

Both front brake discs have corroded inside faces but not yet affecting operation

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing lower joint (2.4.G.2)

Small corrosion hole in offside front outrigger but just outside prescribed area

Pass 10 Sep 2014 73,941 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,922 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 68,039 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,039 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 65,404 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,074 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,360 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 56,582 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 51,020 miles

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

both drive shaft constant velocity joint inner gators leaking grease

both front bottom balljoint rubbers split

Pass 13 Jul 2006 46,115 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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VA03 LHY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VA03 LHY, 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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VA03 LHY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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