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AD52 XLA

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,849 mi
Last recorded100,849 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XLA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 100,849 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 88,135 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear shockers corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2011 88,135 miles

Oil leak

both rear shockers corroding

Pass 22 Dec 2010 77,723 miles

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

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

Fail 14 Dec 2010 77,598 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

Pass 23 Dec 2009 65,457 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 65,457 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 53,677 miles

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 53,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 45,604 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,266 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 26,696 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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AD52 XLA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD52 XLA, 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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AD52 XLA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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