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YU03 SWK

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,381 mi
Last recorded156,381 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 SWK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 156,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody has corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2024 148,711 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2023 121,554 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 121,554 miles

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 Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting + Outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 111,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 110,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Fail 8 Dec 2021 110,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 16 Dec 2020 109,495 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 109,494 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING TESTABLE ITEMS FROM VIEW OF THE TEST.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SLIGHTLY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH UPPER AND LOWWER BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 108,204 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 108,171 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 107,165 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 107,147 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 105,961 miles

rear brake pads worn [insides]

Fail 10 May 2017 105,943 miles

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

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

rear brake pads worn [insides]

Pass 28 May 2016 105,154 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 105,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 101,773 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 100,019 miles

REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGE.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 92,651 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 92,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,577 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 76,669 miles

N/S/F INNER CV BOOT SPLIT.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,659 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 69,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 58,745 miles

Advise wheel alignment and tyre pressure check

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2008 44,879 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 44,739 miles

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

advise wheel alignment check

nearside front and offside front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,807 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,249 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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YU03 SWK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 YU03 SWK, 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 YU03 SWK registered?

YU03 SWK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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