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YX53 AZU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

164,050 mi
Last recorded164,050 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 AZU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 164,050 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 158,923 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 154,869 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 150,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 136,393 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 129,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 116,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe split (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 116,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe split (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 110,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust clamp snapped

Fail 9 Aug 2016 110,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 31 Jul 2015 101,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 94,503 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 87,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 82,470 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 78,767 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 74,733 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 74,733 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 59,422 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 59,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 51,288 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 43,533 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 35,861 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both rear most seats not fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 May 2007 35,861 miles

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

both rear most seats not fitted to vehicle

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 AZU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX53 AZU registered?

YX53 AZU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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