MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported front section (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
items removed from drivers view prior to test
slight oil leak
Gearbox mounting defective
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front suspension top mounts have slight play in top mounts
brake pipes have verry slight corrosion starting
front exhaust mount corroded off but exhaust is still adqutly suported
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Gearbox mounting defective
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front suspension top mounts have slight play in top mounts
brake pipes have verry slight corrosion starting
exhaust mount showing signs of corrosion
front exhaust mount corroded off but exhaust is still adqutly suported
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
engine sump corroded
nearside & offside front sil has slight damage
nearside rear brake slight bind
rear bumper damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
engine sump corroded
middle & rear exhaust system corroded
nearside & offside front sil has slight damage
nearside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge
nearside rear brake slight bind
offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge
rear bumper damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear indicator lamp[s] damaged slightly
nearside and offside front tyre[s] cracking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear indicator lamp[s] damaged slightly
nearside and offside front tyre[s] cracking
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side mirror missing
keep check on o/s rear tyre life n/s front lower arm rear bush
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge
exhaust system corroded
full under engine tray fitted
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YF53 EAP is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 YF53 EAP, 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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YF53 EAP is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 December 2003.
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