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YY53 FKN

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,357 mi
Last recorded165,357 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 165,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 162,099 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 159,660 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2019 159,660 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 157,850 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 149,815 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 138,126 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 123,504 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 102,621 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 102,621 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 92,889 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 83,868 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 83,868 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,846 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)

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)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 74,846 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 64,286 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 53,226 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 41,979 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 31,733 miles

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 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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