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AJ03 ESV

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,806 mi
Last recorded193,806 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ESV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 193,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush orderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underside and components

Pass 15 Oct 2019 187,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded as marked to calipers and inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch corroded as marked and to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside and components

Pass 11 Oct 2018 177,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced as marked on floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged not emitting white light

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch as marked and to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 177,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced as marked on floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged not emitting white light

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch as marked and to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 166,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner sill as marked (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as as marked inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill as marked (5.2.6)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear top of shockers (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 154,716 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 139,378 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 124,694 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,534 miles

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

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

condition of exhaust plus security

Pass 18 Oct 2012 97,635 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 79,640 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both o/s and n/s front inner discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 68,163 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 68,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn away on inner edges and nearly down to secondary rubber strongly recommend new tyre

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

Pass 5 May 2009 57,146 miles

o/s/f wheel has slight damage

unable to see inner rear brake pad thickness

Fail 5 May 2009 57,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f wheel has slight damage

Pass 17 Jun 2008 49,206 miles

nearside rear tyre puncured and worn on edge

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,826 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)

front wheels need trakeing

Pass 4 May 2006 27,534 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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AJ03 ESV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ03 ESV, 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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AJ03 ESV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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