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YX03 BUU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,199 mi
Last recorded157,199 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 BUU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 157,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 157,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 140,122 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 138,169 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 132,144 miles

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

all four brake disc's corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2012 132,144 miles

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

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

all four brake disc's corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 121,268 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 121,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2010 103,659 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 103,659 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both rear brake pipe unions corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2009 87,415 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres starting to feather inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2008 67,840 miles

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

n/s inner c.v gaitor split

Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,545 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 32,410 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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YX03 BUU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX03 BUU, 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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YX03 BUU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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