MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,357 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
oil leak
underbody corrosion
underbody corrosion
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
underbody corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (callipers) (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Rear seat belts for 6th and 7th seats visual check only due to seats not fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear seat belts for 6th and 7th seats visual check only due to seats not fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
drivers front wiper blade smears slightly
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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YY53 FKN is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 FKN, 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 FKN is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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