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YJ03 LRG

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

220,951 mi
Last recorded220,951 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 LRG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2024 220,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 213,150 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 213,150 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 208,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 201,719 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 201,719 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 197,875 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 191,765 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 182,689 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 175,852 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 166,248 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 166,248 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 157,339 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 149,003 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f c/v gaiter has a loose fit clip at its smallend

o/s/r tyre has heavy wear on its inner edge

the n/s/r tyre has wear on both edges of its tread

Pass 23 Jan 2014 149,003 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f c/v gaiter has a loose fit clip at its smallend

o/s/r tyre has heavy wear on its inner edge

the n/s/r tyre has wear on both edges of its tread

Pass 23 Jan 2013 139,030 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 129,179 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 116,369 miles

both front tyres are worn on their inner edges

Fail 28 Oct 2010 116,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres are worn on their inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2009 106,752 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 97,653 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 81,436 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 81,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 62,033 miles

Nearside front inner cv joint gater split

Fail 18 Jul 2006 62,033 miles

Nearside front inner cv joint gater split

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YJ03 LRG is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YJ03 LRG, 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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YJ03 LRG is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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