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YX53 AYL

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,201 mi
Last recorded120,201 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 AYL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 120,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamps starting become discoloured

Pass 13 Jun 2017 117,549 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 115,030 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 112,372 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 103,818 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 96,977 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 96,977 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 81,599 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,901 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 73,708 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2009 73,708 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2008 64,662 miles

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

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

osr tyre getting low

Fail 16 Aug 2008 64,662 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

osr tyre getting low

Pass 16 Aug 2007 52,998 miles

Note, Rear tyres have several cuts in.which could †cause premature failure

Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,611 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 41,611 miles

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

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

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 AYL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AYL, 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 AYL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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