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YM53 BXG

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,872 mi
Last recorded103,872 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 BXG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 103,872 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 103,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 98,213 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 94,342 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 90,145 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 90,145 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 85,791 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 81,025 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 81,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,006 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhust outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2013 78,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhust outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 77,187 miles

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

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

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,813 miles

both rear discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 69,267 miles

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

rear brake discs worn & scored

Pass 30 Jun 2010 67,832 miles

very back seats not in at test

Fail 28 Jun 2010 67,831 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre down to 12psi

very back seats not in at test

Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,044 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 51,044 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 406,585 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 40,617 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 37,106 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 37,106 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,253 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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YM53 BXG is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YM53 BXG, 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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YM53 BXG is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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