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YA52 MLE

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

89,030 mi
Last recorded89,030 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 MLE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 89,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper free play in strut mount rubber in hang free position

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity reduced

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper free play in strut mount rubber in hang free position

Offside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover has a small split

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 88,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper free play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp deteriorated-beam image/intensity reduced

Offside Front anti roll bar joint dust cover (small) split

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 87,914 miles

Nearside Front Upper mount free play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image intensity poor

Offside Front small split in anti-roll bar dust cover

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 87,907 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper strut mount free play in hang free position

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity poor

Offside Front small slit in anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 86,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity poor

Offside Front small split in anti-roll bar ball joint dust

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 86,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front small split in anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 85,729 miles

Offside Front small split in anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover

Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,922 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,411 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 81,471 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 78,609 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 78,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 75,468 miles

slight movement in steering column

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,657 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,361 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 69,328 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,600 miles

front tyres wearing low on legal tread

Pass 7 Sep 2010 61,212 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,401 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 53,259 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,315 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,164 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 34,994 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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YA52 MLE is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YA52 MLE, 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 YA52 MLE registered?

YA52 MLE is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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