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YJ03 UZA

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,425 mi
Last recorded137,425 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 137,425 miles

front and rear shockers musty brake discs corroded

full under body covered in heavy duty under seal cant inspect all components

Fail 24 Apr 2025 137,379 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure not fully connected (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing bottom corroded

Offside Rear hand brake low effort only just met requirement

Pass 25 Apr 2024 131,161 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 122,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 118,437 miles

o/s headlight lens slightly cloudy

one rear exhaust tail pipe end missing

Fail 12 Apr 2022 118,437 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s headlight lens slightly cloudy

one rear exhaust tail pipe end missing

Pass 12 Apr 2021 113,926 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

rear wiper worn

steel wheel fitted n/s rear

Fail 31 Mar 2021 113,926 miles

Emissions not tested oil level low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe, both rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

rear wiper worn

steel wheel fitted n/s rear

Fail 12 Nov 2020 113,820 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front subframe rear chassis mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

steel wheel fitted n/s rear

rear wiper worn

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 111,150 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 99,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,739 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 79,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 79,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 70,417 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 70,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 67,972 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 67,954 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 64,421 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,454 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has nail in inner sidewall.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 59,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has nail in inner sidewall.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,390 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,076 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,061 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,857 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,241 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 38,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2007 32,369 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre slight cracks

Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,895 miles

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

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 UZA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ03 UZA, 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 UZA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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