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YK53 OUY

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,261 mi
Last recorded227,261 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 OUY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 227,261 miles

Front both brake hoses slightly perished and cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2018 227,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and back box corrorded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both shocker tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2017 209,998 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) off side ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 209,270 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) off side ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 193,906 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 173,557 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 157,940 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 157,662 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 141,177 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 126,690 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 126,690 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front dics corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 114,044 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 114,034 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 107,654 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2009 95,967 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 82,659 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 82,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 67,393 miles

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

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

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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YK53 OUY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YK53 OUY, 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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YK53 OUY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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