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AF53 LFP

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

261,310 mi
Last recorded261,310 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LFP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 261,310 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 254,982 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 245,645 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 245,643 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 234,775 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 224,837 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 224,830 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking both side (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 214,419 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 193,238 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 170,315 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 170,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and backbox (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 153,907 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 142,788 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 142,788 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 133,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear tyres wearing on edges (215/55 R16 97V)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 133,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear tyres wearing on edges (215/55 R16 97V)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 119,289 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 119,289 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 102,473 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 88,943 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Oct 2009 88,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2008 78,739 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 78,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres on 1.6mm and bauld on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2007 64,502 miles

both inner cv boots leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2006 52,482 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small split offside wiper blade

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 LFP is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LFP, 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 LFP is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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