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YX03 FLD

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

178,213 mi
Last recorded178,213 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 FLD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 178,213 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 171,896 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 164,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 159,420 miles

fluid weep on the gearbox

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes are corroded

nearside front chassis is corroded

slight weep on the nearside rear shock absorber

wear in the offside front inner driveshaft coupling

Fail 1 Nov 2021 159,415 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

fluid weep on the gearbox

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes are corroded

nearside front chassis is corroded

slight weep on the nearside rear shock absorber

wear in the offside front inner driveshaft coupling

Pass 6 Nov 2020 156,522 miles

both the front lower ball joint dust covers are in poor condition

both the rear inner anti-roll bar saddle bushes are becoming worn

Pass 25 Oct 2019 153,261 miles

both the front headlight lenses are becoming crazed

nearside and offside lower ball joint dust covers are perished

nearside rear shock absorber weeping

rear metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

small chip in the front windscreen

Fail 24 Oct 2019 153,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

both the front headlight lenses are becoming crazed

nearside and offside lower ball joint dust covers are perished

nearside rear shock absorber weeping

rear metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

small chip in the front windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2018 147,607 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder

slight weep on the nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 11 Oct 2017 140,885 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 131,159 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 131,152 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 121,511 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 121,509 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 24 Oct 2014 116,757 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre on legal limit recommend replacement.

n/s/f tyre on legal limit.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 116,757 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre on legal limit recommend replacement.

n/s/f tyre on legal limit.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 111,473 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 111,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 103,270 miles

front brake discs well worn.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 103,270 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs well worn.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 92,553 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 82,378 miles

1 seat fitted in rear

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 82,378 miles

1 seat fitted in rear

Pass 9 Oct 2009 72,168 miles

ref no 089538

Fail 9 Oct 2009 72,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/f drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,325 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 51,523 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 36,206 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 FLD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YX03 FLD, 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 FLD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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