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AF03 LRY

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

207,338 mi
Last recorded207,338 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LRY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 207,338 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides 2 rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 206,471 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working N/S & O/S FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S FRONT OUT RIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPS (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S FRONT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test REAR ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 182,144 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 170,128 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges , pad wear warning light on dash

Fail 6 May 2017 170,127 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges , pad wear warning light on dash

Pass 30 Apr 2016 160,603 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 151,713 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 144,233 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 9 Apr 2014 144,233 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 9 Apr 2013 136,855 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake discs corroded

suspension parts corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 136,855 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)

brake discs corroded

suspension parts corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 130,892 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 130,892 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 123,045 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 123,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 116,088 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 116,088 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 108,702 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 108,656 miles

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

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

rear centure seat not fitted unable to check seat belt

rear o/s seat not fitted unable to chek seat belt staulk

Fail 25 Apr 2008 91,917 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2008 91,917 miles

advise front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2007 75,211 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,984 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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AF03 LRY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AF03 LRY, 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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AF03 LRY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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