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YX53 AYA

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,776 mi
Last recorded153,776 miles
Recorded on28 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 AYA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2018 153,776 miles

both front brake pipe corroded

vehicle has corrosion to the underside

Pass 29 Mar 2017 149,201 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 149,201 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SECTION CORRODED TO EXCESS.REAR BOX CORODED THRU AND DETATCHED (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 129,811 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 129,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 115,001 miles

minor end float at top of steering wheel

offside mirror taped on

Fail 25 Mar 2015 114,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

minor end float at top of steering wheel

offside mirror taped on

Pass 1 Nov 2013 106,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 96,496 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

brake wear indicator lamp is illuminated

Pass 5 Oct 2011 84,932 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSF inner CV joint gaiter split

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 72,847 miles

both front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2009 60,295 miles

n/s/f inner c.v gaitor split - front discs slightly .

Pass 4 Oct 2008 53,856 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,199 miles

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 18 Jan 2007 54,627 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

spare tyre worn uneven

Fail 2 Jan 2007 34,625 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

spare tyre worn uneven

Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,740 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2006 30,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers door mirror cracked

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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YX53 AYA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YX53 AYA, 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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YX53 AYA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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