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YH03 VXL

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,496 mi
Last recorded155,496 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 VXL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 155,496 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 155,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 154,129 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 154,114 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 152,860 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front chassis outrigger/rear subframe mounting point corroded

offside front tyre worn smooth on extreme outer edges

offside rear tyre worn smooth on extreme inner edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2018 152,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger/rear subframe mount MARKED (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust rear silencer heatshield loose and hitting exhaust

nearside front chassis outrigger/rear subframe mounting point corroded

offside front tyre worn smooth on extreme outer edges

offside rear tyre worn smooth on extreme inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 146,914 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 140,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 140,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 129,739 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage (no cords visible)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 129,732 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage (no cords visible)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 122,551 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 122,551 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 113,768 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 108,076 miles

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on pads ok

Fail 16 Mar 2012 107,994 miles

Nearside Front 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on pads ok

Pass 23 Mar 2011 97,497 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 89,297 miles

nearside inner cv gaiter split

offside outer sill panel front damaged

offside outer track rod end gaiter split

Fail 27 Mar 2010 89,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside inner cv gaiter split

offside outer sill panel front damaged

offside outer track rod end gaiter split

Pass 18 Mar 2009 79,181 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 69,182 miles

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 69,176 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 56,900 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 43,061 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 VXL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VXL, 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 VXL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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