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YP53 YXH

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,860 mi
Last recorded92,860 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 YXH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 92,860 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 91,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 89,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fog lamp switch slightly loose

offside rear lower arm corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 89,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fog lamp switch slightly loose

Pass 14 Jun 2017 85,696 miles

rear brake pipes front to rear corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 85,696 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides to white (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pipes front to rear corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,107 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 83,107 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 79,732 miles

Both steering rack gaitors perished

Corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

Corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Front & centre exhaust brackets broken

Front brake hoses perished

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Signs of a coolant leak

Wipers partially seized

Fail 19 Jun 2015 79,732 miles

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

Both steering rack gaitors perished

Corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

Corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Front & centre exhaust brackets broken

Front brake hoses perished

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Signs of a coolant leak

Wipers partially seized

Pass 5 Jun 2014 75,428 miles

Both steering rack gaitors perished

Corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Few minor chips in windscreen

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight corrosion around rear subframe mounting points

Slight corrosion to front chassis rail

Slight oil leak

Slight play in both front suspension arm bushes

Pass 23 May 2013 70,685 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 70,685 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,021 miles

Both rear tyres & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Front brake discs worn.

Front exhaust mount corroded, centre exhaust mount broken & system corroded.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Minor chips in front windscreen.

N/s rear inner side light not working.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion to rear sills.

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 66,021 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Front brake discs worn.

Front exhaust mount corroded, centre exhaust mount broken & system corroded.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Minor chips in front windscreen.

N/s rear inner side light not working.

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion to rear sills.

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 May 2011 61,571 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken, rear exhaust box corroded & clamp missing.

Front & rear brake discs worn.

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 May 2010 57,592 miles

Centre exhaust mount bracket heavily corroded

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

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

N/S/F tyre outer wall perished & worn on inside edge

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,352 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 50,352 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,215 miles

rear indicators faded

Fail 28 Jan 2008 39,181 miles

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

rear indicators faded

Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,637 miles

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

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn inner edges

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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YP53 YXH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol 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 YP53 YXH, 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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YP53 YXH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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