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YY53 BXW

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

218,470 mi
Last recorded218,470 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 BXW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 218,470 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 208,958 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 192,775 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 175,121 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 175,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 156,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 156,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 142,829 miles

three rear seats missing

Pass 10 Sep 2010 124,723 miles

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

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

O/S/F inner CV boot split

Pass 10 Sep 2009 109,234 miles

3 rear seats missing

Fail 8 Sep 2009 109,156 miles

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

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

3 rear seats missing

Pass 22 Aug 2008 94,126 miles

O/S/R rear seat missing

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 80,217 miles

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

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

center rear seat missing

Pass 11 Sep 2006 67,273 miles

n/s/f cv inner gaiter split

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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YY53 BXW 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 78.6%.

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 YY53 BXW, 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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YY53 BXW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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