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YP03 BUF

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,629 mi
Last recorded155,629 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 BUF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 155,629 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 155,629 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 147,638 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front strut top mounts noisey on rotation

general all round corrosion to underbody and suspension mounts and sills

Fail 23 Apr 2019 147,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front strut top mounts noisey on rotation

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general all round corrosion to underbody and suspension mounts and sills

Pass 21 Apr 2018 142,323 miles

rear sills corroded all steel brake pipes corroded

sills corroded front and rear

Fail 13 Apr 2018 142,323 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle discs very corroded on inner surface giving reduced brake surface (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear sills corroded all steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 137,810 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 137,810 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 130,415 miles

noise from os front hub / brake on rotation

Fail 15 Apr 2016 133,969 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

noise from os front hub / brake on rotation

Pass 3 Apr 2015 128,695 miles

ALL TYRES ON LIMITS

Fail 1 Apr 2015 128,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ALL TYRES ON LIMITS

Pass 28 Mar 2014 123,608 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 123,605 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 131,769 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 119,388 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 108,825 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,462 miles

both front tyres close to wear indicators.

brake pad warning light is on.

near side front inner cv boot split.

Fail 1 Apr 2011 96,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres close to wear indicators.

brake pad warning light is on.

near side front inner cv boot split.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 90,319 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 90,296 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise both front inner CV boots split

Advise movement in front shcoker tops

Advise offside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2009 82,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 82,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 76,199 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,530 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,392 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 56,392 miles

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

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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YP03 BUF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YP03 BUF, 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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YP03 BUF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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