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YH03 DFV

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

150,539 mi
Last recorded150,539 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 DFV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 150,539 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger slight corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 150,539 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger slight corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel free travlle (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 143,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 137,184 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 126,113 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 126,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill 2 places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 11 May 2015 120,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2015 120,668 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 117,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 117,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 May 2013 115,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hand brake light on n/s/r wheel arch 1st stages of corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2012 114,834 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 114,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 104,994 miles

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

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front disks worn

Fail 10 Mar 2011 104,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front disks worn

Pass 14 May 2010 95,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 83,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 72,361 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 72,361 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 59,544 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 59,544 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 45,866 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 45,270 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DFV 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 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 YH03 DFV, 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 DFV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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