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WU53 RYY

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

304,590 mi
Last recorded304,590 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 RYY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 304,590 miles

both outer sills damaged

unable to fully assess repair to o/s outrigger due to underseal applied post repair

Fail 27 Jul 2017 303,371 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outrigger (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills damaged

both rear rear seatbelt clasp assemblies

both registration plate lamps dim

o/s front brake pad wear indicator wire disconnected

o/s front wing/door wiring

Pass 20 Jul 2016 263,219 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 263,215 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 236,836 miles

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

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

front chassis legs and offside rear wheel arch corroded slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2015 236,836 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front chassis legs and offside rear wheel arch corroded slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2014 203,175 miles

evidence of a coolant leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 203,162 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

evidence of a coolant leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 167,846 miles

drivers door mirror as been repaired by tape and is slightly loose

Fail 6 Aug 2013 167,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

drivers door mirror as been repaired by tape and is slightly loose

Pass 22 Aug 2012 133,442 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 139,417 miles

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

Nearside 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 112,440 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 100,557 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 100,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 79,071 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 61,563 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 49,112 miles

front disc pads low new disc required when pads are replaced

Fail 12 Feb 2008 118,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 118,959 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,979 miles

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

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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WU53 RYY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WU53 RYY, 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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WU53 RYY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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