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YR03 VKL

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

273,144 mi
Last recorded273,144 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 VKL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 273,144 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 266,899 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside/nearside front floor and jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 259,245 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside nearside floor and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 250,142 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s n/s front floor and jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 241,534 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside/nearside front floor and jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 232,833 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 222,312 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 209,905 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 209,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 196,901 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front chassis slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 183,124 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 167,373 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 167,373 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 153,040 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 153,040 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 137,020 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 121,196 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 106,186 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 106,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 97,601 miles

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

front brake discs within limits

slight lift on offside nearside front top suspension mounts

Pass 12 Nov 2009 84,614 miles

slight lift on offside nearside front top suspension mounts

slight play on offside nearside outer track rod ends

Pass 18 Nov 2008 63,398 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,515 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 39,196 miles

slight play in offside nearside front top susspension mountings

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 VKL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKL, 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 VKL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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