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YH03 JYA

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,705 mi
Last recorded166,705 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 JYA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 166,705 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 158,964 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 158,964 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 148,518 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 146,314 miles

front outer siils damaged

headlamp washers not fitted/working

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak and level low

possible fuel leak rear of engine

Fail 4 Jul 2013 146,313 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front outer siils damaged

headlamp washers not fitted/working

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak and level low

possible fuel leak rear of engine

Pass 6 Jul 2012 130,489 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 130,405 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 117,366 miles

both inner tail lights inop.....slight oil leak.....nsr tyre sidewall badly cracked.....nsf antiroll bar link worn.....rear brake pipes corroded... osf bald inner tyre shoulder

Fail 24 Jun 2011 117,337 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

both inner tail lights inop.....slight oil leak.....nsr tyre sidewall badly cracked.....nsf antiroll bar link worn.....rear brake pipes corroded... osf bald inner tyre shoulder

Pass 5 Jul 2010 108,238 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 108,238 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 102,759 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 102,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 95,063 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 95,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 83,779 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 57,386 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 JYA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JYA, 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 JYA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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