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YS03 DVF

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

238,450 mi
Last recorded238,450 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 DVF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 238,450 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 238,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

oil dip stick broken

Pass 13 Sep 2018 226,385 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 207,935 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 189,835 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 168,532 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 150,280 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 132,466 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 115,628 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 100,971 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 100,953 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 84,956 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 69,585 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 60,814 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres are wearing on inner edges advise tracking check.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,746 miles

Advise/ both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges 196/60/16 C .ADVISE / front wheel tracking

Advise/ the n/s/r light lenze is broken but does not afect the operation

Advise/ the rear number plate backing is peeling

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 DVF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DVF, 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 DVF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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