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YS53 AHD

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,938 mi
Last recorded150,938 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 AHD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 150,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill holed but not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 150,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill holed but not in a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 145,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 145,192 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 138,733 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 26 Nov 2018 138,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm cords are showing inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 14 Dec 2017 131,258 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 131,258 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 123,720 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 117,022 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

not all seats fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Dec 2015 117,022 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

not all seats fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Dec 2014 110,669 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 103,655 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 95,545 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 95,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 82,672 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 82,672 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 72,950 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 63,011 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 62,727 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 53,008 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 52,996 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 44,070 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 44,069 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,571 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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YS53 AHD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YS53 AHD, 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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YS53 AHD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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