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YT53 FFM

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,521 mi
Last recorded181,521 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 FFM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 181,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear body has corrosion

no rear passenger seats fitted at time of test

temporary fuel cap fitted/seal effective

Fail 9 Sep 2020 181,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear body has corrosion

no rear passenger seats fitted at time of test

temporary fuel cap fitted/seal effective

Pass 2 Sep 2019 168,851 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 168,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 150,550 miles

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

Front number plate damaged slightly but still legible

Offside Rear tyre getting close to wear indicators/monitor

Fail 11 Sep 2018 150,550 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust section to rear silencer box corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front number plate damaged slightly but still legible

Offside Rear tyre getting close to wear indicators/monitor

Pass 29 Aug 2017 132,080 miles

Offside Front steering track arm slight play

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2016 116,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 116,365 miles

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

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail lower (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 98,934 miles

Offside Rear warring thin inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,275 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,006 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 66,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,317 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 58,129 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,774 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 44,309 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 37,081 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,197 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,321 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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YT53 FFM is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT53 FFM, 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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YT53 FFM is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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