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YS53 VXT

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

267,625 mi
Last recorded267,625 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VXT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 267,625 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 246,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in both front top shock mounts.

Fail 12 Dec 2017 246,006 miles

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.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 227,738 miles

N/s/f inner cv boot perishing.

Fail 15 Dec 2016 227,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear broken in two. (7.1.2)

N/s/f inner cv boot perishing.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 210,106 miles

Brake pipes corroding.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 210,100 miles

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.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 189,138 miles

OSF wheel slightly distorted

rear brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2015 189,138 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 168,303 miles

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear brake pipes and ferrules are corroded

front discs worn

Pass 12 Dec 2012 149,654 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 149,653 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 128,905 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 128,905 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 110,135 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 110,135 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 92,027 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 92,027 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 72,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats not fitted

undershield fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2008 54,877 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 37,584 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 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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YS53 VXT is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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