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AF53 KXU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,464 mi
Last recorded85,464 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KXU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2017 85,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust support broken

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecuer ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 82,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 78,555 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR NO.PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIATED

Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,555 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR NO.PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIATED

Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,589 miles

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

SOME CORROSION OF REAR EX SILENCER

Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,959 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 71,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 67,765 miles

damage to n,s,r

exhaust slight leak

exhaust system corroded and deteriated

Fail 20 Feb 2012 67,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust bracket broken but is supported by other support brackets

damage to n,s,r

exhaust slight leak

exhaust system corroded and deteriated

oil level very low

Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,768 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 55,096 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,096 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,987 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,150 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,227 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 21,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AF53 KXU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF53 KXU, 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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AF53 KXU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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