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YY53 FLK

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,783 mi
Last recorded104,783 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 104,783 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 100,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 93,401 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,957 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Oct 2012 87,863 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Sep 2011 79,591 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

o/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

o/s inner c/v gaiter split

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,591 miles

o/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

o/s inner c/v gaiter split

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 73,249 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 73,249 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,097 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 71,097 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 69,063 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 69,063 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 66,575 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 66,575 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 61,690 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 61,690 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FLK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FLK, 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 FLK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 October 2003.

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