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YM03 UTA

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,039 mi
Last recorded168,039 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 UTA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 168,039 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 168,039 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 160,674 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 160,674 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 153,574 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 153,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 142,527 miles

Both strut top bearings noisey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Fail 25 Mar 2015 142,525 miles

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

Both strut top bearings noisey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 1 Apr 2014 129,738 miles

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

O/s/r tyre worn on inner egde

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pads low warning light on

Fail 28 Mar 2014 129,738 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

O/s/r tyre worn on inner egde

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pads low warning light on

Pass 3 Apr 2013 116,849 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 104,874 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 93,423 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,267 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 82,266 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 65,419 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Mar 2009 65,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,645 miles

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

corrosion to outer edge of all all brake discs

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,555 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion on nearside front brake disc

Pass 12 Feb 2007 32,605 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006 26,815 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 26,815 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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YM03 UTA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YM03 UTA, 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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YM03 UTA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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