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YH03 DFF

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,631 mi
Last recorded99,631 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 DFF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 99,631 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner tie rod ends (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,682 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2014 90,796 miles

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

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

both front chassis legs have light corrosion near to subframe/wishbone mounting

both n/s tyres have cracking around sidewall/tread

Fail 8 Apr 2014 90,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front chassis legs have light corrosion near to subframe/wishbone mounting

both n/s tyres have cracking around sidewall/tread

Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,903 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 84,660 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 84,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 80,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 80,399 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,675 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 76,675 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,887 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 73,887 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,710 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 67,942 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 67,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 53,486 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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YH03 DFF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YH03 DFF, 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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YH03 DFF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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