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AJ03 EWC

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,673 mi
Last recorded95,673 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 EWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 95,673 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Repair to Offside sill not continuously seam welded, but more than 30cm, from steering, suspension or seat belt mounting

Fail 23 Oct 2021 95,673 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear suspension lower arms corroded

Repair patch to Offside sill not continuously seam weld, but repair not within 30 cm of suspension, steering, brake or seat belt mounting

Pass 17 Nov 2020 94,473 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 94,473 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 93,052 miles

Corrosion to O/S outer sill

Corrosion to both rear suspension lower arms

Headlamps deteriorated, but light out not reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall, tyre manufactured 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Previous repairs prescribed area O/S/F rear suspension mounting noted

Fail 13 May 2019 93,050 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to O/S outer sill

Corrosion to both rear suspension lower arms

Headlamps deteriorated, but light out not reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall, tyre manufactured 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Previous repairs prescribed area O/S/F rear suspension mounting noted

Pass 15 May 2018 895,161 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside, centre row of seats ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades slightly smeary

Fail 11 May 2018 92,444 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front subframe, offside rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside, centre row of seats ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,505 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 88,502 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 82,252 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 82,252 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,930 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,668 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 69,499 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 63,386 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,719 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 50,663 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,646 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 36,633 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 36,633 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 28,556 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,998 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 EWC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AJ03 EWC, 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 EWC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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