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YS53 ZYJ

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,176 mi
Last recorded152,176 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 152,176 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 152,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Bolt broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Apr 2019 152,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated floor in parts (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bolt brocken (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated drop sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

oil leeak

Pass 29 Mar 2018 146,448 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 146,448 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 136,206 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 136,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 125,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 125,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning light on dash

screen lightly marked

Pass 13 Apr 2015 112,809 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 112,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 100,372 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 100,372 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 88,486 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 83,377 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 71,052 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 71,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,824 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear child seat fitted

nearside rear child seat fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2008 55,956 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,867 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,867 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,779 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 ZYJ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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