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YW03 EJL

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

116,211 mi
Last recorded116,211 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 EJL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 116,211 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 116,208 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 112,185 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 112,180 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 109,276 miles

osf front suspension has coating of on surface ,,,no apparent leaks upon inspection

Pass 9 May 2019 104,062 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 104,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above heat shield , front to back brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 100,713 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

offside and nearside front chassis slight corroded

oil leak

x2 front to back brake pipes slight corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 100,713 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe to flexy pipe joint (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

offside and nearside front chassis slight corroded

oil leak

x2 front to back brake pipes slight corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 92,128 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

exhaust heatshield loose

offside and nearside rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 5 May 2017 92,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox snapped (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

exhaust heatshield loose

offside and nearside rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 84,997 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 84,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,418 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 78,417 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 72,422 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 69,651 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 63,541 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Oct 2012 63,523 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2011 57,177 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 57,177 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 49,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s inner drive shaft cv boot split

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s inner drive shaft cv boot split

Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s inner drive shaft cv boot split

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s inner drive shaft cv boot split

Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 38,284 miles

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,284 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 32,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,278 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,582 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 26,582 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YW03 EJL 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 56.7%.

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 YW03 EJL, 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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YW03 EJL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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