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YS03 BJK

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,649 mi
Last recorded168,649 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 BJK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 168,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 142,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 142,496 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 114,549 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 114,549 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 102,555 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 89,970 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

off/side front door check strap loose

oil level low

Fail 18 Jul 2011 89,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

off/side front door check strap loose

oil level low

Pass 13 Jul 2010 80,157 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

key fob intermitant[battery flat?]

Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,948 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coolant heater pipes leaking.

Rear wiper worn.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 67,948 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Engine oil low.

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coolant heater pipes leaking.

Rear wiper worn.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 May 2008 54,529 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

topped up washer bottle

Pass 15 May 2007 42,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear auxillary heater [under car] has diesel leak.

Pass 18 May 2006 31,489 miles

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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YS03 BJK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS03 BJK, 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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YS03 BJK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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