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YS03 XBR

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,469 mi
Last recorded137,469 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 XBR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 137,469 miles

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

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))

exhaust heatshield loose

rear brake discs corroded

slight corrosion / damage to O/S outer cill

Fail 14 Aug 2019 137,453 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2019 137,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 137,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner jacking point heavily corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 130,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 May 2018 130,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 124,477 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & rear metal brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded & rear in areas (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexi brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer sill corroding

Offside Front headlight beam image not fully clear

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

brake warning light stays on dash

Fail 19 Apr 2017 124,468 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 117,808 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pad warning light on

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Apr 2015 110,915 miles

front brake discs inner face incomplete and pad warning light on dash

front springs rusty

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 110,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both front tyres on 3mm and smooth inner edge

front brake discs inner face incomplete and pad warning light on dash

front springs rusty

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 100,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake pad warning light stays on dash

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre & has splits in tyre tread 215/55/16w

steering slightly stiff

Pass 11 Apr 2013 89,710 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

back box tail pipe starting to corrode

both front tyres on 3-4mm tread 215/55r16W

both rear tyres starting to perish 215/55r16H

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,778 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash indicating a fault

Fail 19 Apr 2012 82,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash indicating a fault

Fail 8 Apr 2011 76,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front radius arm rear bushes are starting to separate

front brake discs are lipoped and are corroding

nearside front top droplink bush has slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,515 miles

both front radius arm rear bushes are starting to separate

front brake discs are lipoped and are corroding

nearside front top droplink bush has slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2010 68,818 miles

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

both front brake discs corroding on inner edges

both rear brake discs corroding in areas

brake pedal slightly creeps

brake warning light stays on

possible brake fluid level low

slight play in offside front inner wheel

slight vibration on lock to lock through steering wheel

very slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 24 Apr 2009 62,344 miles

brake warning light comes on intermitantly

Fail 24 Apr 2009 62,344 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 48,386 miles

limited underbonnet access

rear brake discs appear worn

rear brake pads may be getting low

Pass 18 May 2007 36,726 miles

large engine covers restricting full inspection of components in engine bay

large undertray restricting inspection of steering and drive components

nick in sidewall n/s/r tyre [not excessive]

Fail 18 May 2007 36,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

large engine covers restricting full inspection of components in engine bay

large undertray restricting inspection of steering and drive components

nick in sidewall n/s/r tyre [not excessive]

Pass 25 May 2006 25,897 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 XBR is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 XBR, 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 XBR is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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