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YP03 WEW

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

157,379 mi
Last recorded157,379 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 WEW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 157,379 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside outer sill at front

corrosion to offside outer sill at front

nearside rear brake pipe is corroded

offside rear brake pipe is corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2021 157,369 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside outer sill at front

corrosion to offside outer sill at front

nearside rear brake pipe is corroded

offside rear brake pipe is corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 153,543 miles

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

nearside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

surface corrosion to outer sills

Fail 2 Nov 2020 153,531 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter is split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter is split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 16 Apr 2019 147,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front chassis slightly corroded

nearside and offside lower sills slightly corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2019 147,834 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside lower sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 140,898 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all center row and rear row seats missing behind driver seat at time of test ()

slight exhaust leak at rear joint

Fail 15 Mar 2018 140,898 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all center row and rear row seats missing behind driver seat at time of test ()

slight exhaust leak at rear joint

Pass 28 Jan 2017 132,275 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 132,119 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 118,526 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 118,418 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 105,984 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 93,363 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 93,282 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 85,703 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)

small cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 2 Dec 2011 80,090 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)

small cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 15 Nov 2010 71,222 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 71,180 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 62,057 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 62,008 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 28 Nov 2008 49,255 miles

slight rub marks on both front flexible brake hoses

Pass 3 Dec 2007 42,417 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,388 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 33,384 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

puncture /nail in n/s/r tyre

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 WEW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WEW, 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 WEW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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