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AK03 YLX

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,332 mi
Last recorded120,332 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 YLX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 120,332 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 117,628 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2024 117,628 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2022 130,783 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 94,097 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle and rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 93,988 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective middle and rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discolour (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

central stop lamp has been removed

Fail 21 Oct 2020 90,955 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discolour (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 90,464 miles

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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front brake pads look around 75% worn

part of the exhaust system has slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2018 89,824 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,522 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 88,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake pad outer looks worn

Nearside Front tyre has worn on the outer edge

part of the exhaust system has slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2015 87,239 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 80,841 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 80,841 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust clamp missing.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Sep 2013 74,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Sep 2012 69,038 miles

centre / rear exhaust corroded

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,635 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front discs lipped

n/s/r tyre cracking on surface

Pass 18 Jul 2008 47,449 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 41,732 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 33,931 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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AK03 YLX is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AK03 YLX, 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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AK03 YLX is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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