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YT03 WFJ

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

149,428 mi
Last recorded149,428 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 149,428 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 147,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Middle row seats not in use at time of test

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Spare wheel poorly secured

Fail 18 Feb 2021 147,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended middle row (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Middle row offside seat missing at time of test

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Spare wheel poorly secured

Pass 27 Jun 2019 141,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2019 141,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 137,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 128,173 miles

Passenger seats stowed at time of test

Fail 22 Jun 2017 127,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seats stowed at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2016 112,589 miles

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 103,412 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 103,137 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 95,286 miles

cut in nearside front tyre

rear exhaust box poor

Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,953 miles

Exhaust system thin

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat removed

Pass 18 Jun 2012 75,983 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 66,043 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 66,043 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 66,017 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 59,549 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 51,288 miles

o/s/rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Fail 11 May 2009 51,287 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2008 45,105 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 45,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn low on the edges /some deep cut in tread.

Offside front inner drive shaft gaiter split .

Pass 21 May 2007 36,986 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 36,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,948 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 WFJ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WFJ, 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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YT03 WFJ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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