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YS52 FWN

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,146 mi
Last recorded149,146 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 FWN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 149,146 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 141,539 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 141,539 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 137,720 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 132,742 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2015 129,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 125,859 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Dec 2014 125,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Dec 2013 115,297 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 115,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 102,688 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 90,924 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 81,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

third row seats not fitted at time of test seat belts for these seats not fully tested

Pass 30 Dec 2010 81,455 miles

third row seats not fitted at time of test seat belts for these seats not fully tested

Pass 7 Dec 2009 71,051 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 71,051 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 61,378 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 49,753 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 49,753 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 37,383 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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YS52 FWN is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS52 FWN, 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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YS52 FWN is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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