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AF53 WXL

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,797 mi
Last recorded145,797 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 145,797 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 127,306 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 127,306 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 126,451 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 122,332 miles

Near side steering gaiter split.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 122,332 miles

Near side steering gaiter split.

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 114,862 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 105,175 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 260,722 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 260,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2008 202,954 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 202,954 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 147,826 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 147,825 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 95,404 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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AF53 WXL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AF53 WXL, 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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What year was AF53 WXL registered?

AF53 WXL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is AF53 WXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 WXL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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