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YR03 RYP

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,442 mi
Last recorded151,442 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 RYP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 151,442 miles

both rear and front sills rust slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2022 151,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear and front sills rust slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2021 149,080 miles

both rear and front underside ,all sills and suspension mount area writhing 30cm rust started

Fail 30 Aug 2021 149,062 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear and front underside ,all sills and suspension mount area writhing 30cm rust started

Pass 29 Aug 2020 145,365 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 145,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2019 140,640 miles

front and rear sills rust started but now not excessive

Pass 25 Aug 2018 133,001 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 133,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 125,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 125,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Handbrake cable (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 112,458 miles

Centre exhaust front hanger broken

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 112,413 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust front hanger broken

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 104,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 104,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 98,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

exhaust centre and rear box corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 98,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre and rear box corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 90,327 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 90,327 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 83,628 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 74,107 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 74,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,317 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 61,233 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 50,230 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007
Fail 3 Dec 2007 42,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,811 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 24,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2005 24,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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YR03 RYP is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YR03 RYP, 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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YR03 RYP is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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