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YN03 CGU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

148,439 mi
Last recorded148,439 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 CGU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 148,439 miles

Front both n/s and o/s sills damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 148,436 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber spring mounting seriously corroded holed distorted and weekened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both n/s and o/s sills damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 138,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad ? (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner braking face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad ? (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner braking face (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 138,799 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling wheel (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling wheel (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad ? (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner braking face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad ? (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner braking face (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 131,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 131,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 121,634 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 112,979 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 106,464 miles

Nearside front top suspension mount has slight play

Nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

Offside front top suspension mount has slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2014 106,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front top suspension mount has slight play

Nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

Offside front top suspension mount has slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2013 100,061 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 20 Mar 2012 94,594 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 88,853 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 88,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 79,832 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2010

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 71,825 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 71,825 miles

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

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 16 Apr 2008 64,215 miles

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 64,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 52,777 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE (TRACKING)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,761 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 40,761 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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YN03 CGU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YN03 CGU, 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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YN03 CGU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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