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YG53 LYF

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,088 mi
Last recorded122,088 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 LYF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 122,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside and nearside rear inner sill areas corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2019 122,008 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside and nearside rear inner sill areas corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 118,697 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both sides & front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre tread fading on outer shoulder

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount rubber split

Fail 20 Dec 2017 118,696 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger holed front & rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both sides & front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre tread fading on outer shoulder

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 14 Dec 2016 113,549 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 110,413 miles

Nearside & offside rear view mirrors slightly insecure due to poor repair

Fail 4 Nov 2015 110,412 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported two rubbers split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear wiper worn

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

Nearside door mirror slightly lose, poorly repaired

Offside Rear brake calliper lever not returning to stop when at rest

Offside Rear tyre puntured

Offside Rear unable to test wheel bearing due to brake seized on

Offside door mirror slightly lose, poorly repaired

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 108,730 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 108,730 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 104,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog lamp smashed

offside rear brake caliper. hand brake lever not returning to stop when released

spare tyre close to 1.6 min tread depth

Pass 12 Sep 2012 100,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 93,528 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 84,815 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,667 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,452 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,510 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,651 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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YG53 LYF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YG53 LYF, 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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YG53 LYF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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