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YT03 VYC

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,060 mi
Last recorded87,060 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 VYC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 May 2021 87,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front suspension top mounts ( play)

noise from engine

Pass 15 May 2020 86,336 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 85,221 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 85,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,854 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 75,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 73,161 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 73,161 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both side rear (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 67,193 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 61,393 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,908 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,725 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 45,718 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,112 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,264 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 30,714 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,129 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,501 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 22,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 17,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 17,574 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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YT03 VYC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT03 VYC, 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 YT03 VYC registered?

YT03 VYC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YT03 VYC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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