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YS03 MFA

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,015 mi
Last recorded144,015 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 MFA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 144,015 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 144,015 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 May 2020 132,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 120,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 105,022 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 105,022 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,005 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 97,005 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 90,883 miles

ADVICE EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit SLIGHTLY ON OUTER EDGE. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,295 miles

1.ADVICE ALL REAR SEAT'S ARE FITTED INCORETLY. 2 n/s/f tyre outer wall cut.

3.exhaust system rusted.

ADVICE ALL REAR SEAT BELT'S NOT CHECKED.

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 85,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

1.ADVICE ALL REAR SEAT'S ARE FITTED INCORETLY. 2 n/s/f tyre outer wall cut.

3.exhaust system rusted.

ADVICE ALL REAR SEAT BELT'S NOT CHECKED.

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

SUSPECT BETTERY NO GOOD.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,483 miles

1.advice engine management light coming on. 2.EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED.

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 79,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

1.advice engine management light coming on. 2.EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTED.

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,418 miles

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

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

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

exhaust tail box rusted

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,386 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,599 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 64,599 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 59,497 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 52,581 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 52,581 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 47,693 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 47,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

no plate slightly cracked

Pass 30 May 2007 39,831 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 MFA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YS03 MFA, 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 MFA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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