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YS52 XWV

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,066 mi
Last recorded63,066 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 XWV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 63,066 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Poor condition - Replace Asap! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 61,024 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 57,907 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 56,333 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 54,752 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 54,752 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 51,858 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 50,227 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 48,187 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2015 45,528 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,031 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 38,838 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 37,854 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 34,535 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 34,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,644 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear seats not fitted at time of test unable to test seat belts

Fail 29 Dec 2009 28,614 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rearmost seats not fitted and unable to check rear most seatbelts

Pass 29 Dec 2009 28,614 miles

rearmost seats not fitted and unable to check rear most seatbelts

Pass 29 Dec 2008 24,503 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 19,406 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 15,172 miles

only 3 rear seats in car when testing

Pass 2 Feb 2006 11,116 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 XWV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XWV, 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 XWV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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