MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
267,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Snow tyre fitted.
Pad wear indicator lit on dash, but trims fitted do not allow full inspection.
Play in both front top shock mounts.
Play in steering arms.
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Play in both front top shock mounts.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake caliper has restricted free movement BOTH REAR (3.5.1k)
rear brake binding BOTH REAR (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Play in both front top shock mounts.
N/s/f inner cv boot perishing.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear broken in two. (7.1.2)
N/s/f inner cv boot perishing.
Brake pipes corroding.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipes corroding.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Caliper/cable slight restricted movement.
OSF wheel slightly distorted
rear brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
OSF wheel slightly distorted
rear brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded
Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both rear brake pipes and ferrules are corroded
front discs worn
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
3rd row seats not fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
undershield fitted
3rd row seats not fitted
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
undershield fitted
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear seats not fitted
undershield fitted
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine undershield fitted
rear compartment seats not fitted
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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YS53 VXT is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 VXT, 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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What year was YS53 VXT registered?
YS53 VXT is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 November 2003.
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