MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases All (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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
All underbody corrosion and suspension components corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underbody corrosion and suspension components corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underbody corrosion and suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear brake hoses twisted
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YK53 OWV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 OWV, 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 OWV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 October 2003.
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