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YS53 NCA

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,079 mi
Last recorded178,079 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 NCA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 178,079 miles

both rear shockabsorbers damp

brake warning light on dash is on

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

Fail 4 Oct 2017 178,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shockabsorbers damp

brake warning light on dash is on

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

Pass 15 Oct 2016 165,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake discs corroding inner surface

both rear tyres wearing badly inner edges

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

fan belt tensioner noisey??

far rear seats missing seat belts not checked

Fail 14 Oct 2016 165,959 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake discs corroding inner surface

both rear tyres wearing badly inner edges

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

fan belt tensioner noisey??

far rear seats missing seat belts not checked

Pass 11 Nov 2015 152,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bad lip on offside front brake disc inner surface

both front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

both front outer sills damaged

both front tyre treads close to legal limit

both front tyres wearing inner edge

both rear seats missing seat belts not checked

both rear tyres have uneven wear inner edges

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

Fail 11 Nov 2015 152,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bad lip on offside front brake disc inner surface

both front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

both front outer sills damaged

both front tyre treads close to legal limit

both front tyres wearing inner edge

both rear seats missing seat belts not checked

both rear tyres have uneven wear inner edges

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

Pass 29 Oct 2014 138,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer sills damaged

both rear coil springs corroding

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit inner edge and side walls perished

Fail 27 Oct 2014 138,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer sills damaged

both rear coil springs corroding

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit inner edge and side walls perished

Pass 23 Oct 2013 128,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner

Fail 23 Oct 2013 128,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner

Pass 1 Nov 2012 114,427 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 102,077 miles

Rear Coil Springs Starting To Corrode

Pass 15 Nov 2010 88,678 miles

Both front tyre treads low

Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,571 miles

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

o/s inner cv gaitor spliting

Pass 3 Nov 2008 59,878 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,676 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,291 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 NCA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS53 NCA, 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 NCA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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