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YL03 TUA

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,048 mi
Last recorded173,048 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 TUA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 173,048 miles

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

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

brake pipes slight corrosion front to rear

front chassis slight corrosion under bonnet

front wings slight corrosion

inner and outer sills slight corrosion

rear subframe slight corrosion

underside car slight corrosion

Pass 27 Dec 2023 165,973 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER ARCH - FRONT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215 55 16 87W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 158,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS - STEERING / BRAKE / EXHAUST / SUSPENSION / CHASSIS /SUBFRAME - SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION - SILLS & REAR ARCHES CORRODED / MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS - SIGNS OF PREVIOUS WELDING

Fail 9 Jan 2023 158,323 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 150,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES - 215 55 16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES - 215 55 16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES - 215 55 16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES - 215 55 16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS - STEERING / BRAKE / EXHAUST / SUSPENSION / CHASSIS - SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS - SIGNS OF PREVIOUS WELDING

Pass 8 Jan 2021 142,492 miles

slight corrosion around front offside chassis and rear axel mounting

Fail 5 Jan 2021 142,930 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion around front offside chassis and rear axel mounting

Pass 10 Jan 2020 136,013 miles

slight under body corrosion around front offside chassis , and rear axle mounting .

Pass 20 May 2019 133,225 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jul 2018 129,757 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 121,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner and outer edge

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Jul 2016 110,864 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 110,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 103,507 miles

drivers door handle faulty

in car headlamp aim adjuster inoperative

n/s/f drop link worn

Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,378 miles

Exhaust tail pipes corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 92,378 miles

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)

BRake pad wear warning light on

Exhaust tail pipes corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 81,576 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 81,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 69,875 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,268 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both inner cv gaiters torn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 60,797 miles

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

fanbelt drive system noisy & belt vibrating , advise further investigation

offside & nearside inner driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 23 Jul 2009 56,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 49,616 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s and o/s/f inner cv boots leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2007 43,603 miles

engine oil leak

front discs worn on inside edge

n/s and o/s inner cv boots split

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

play in o/s/f link rod

wipers not clearing screen 100%

Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,817 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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YL03 TUA 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL03 TUA, 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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YL03 TUA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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