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AJ03 FBD

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,630 mi
Last recorded153,630 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 153,630 miles

lift in both front top mounts

n/s/r tyre inner edge

near side rear shock leaking

o/s/r shock misting

oil on min

rear d bushes

rear seats loose

Fail 9 Apr 2018 153,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

lift in both front top mounts

n/s/r tyre inner edge

near side rear shock leaking

o/s/r shock misting

oil on min

rear d bushes

rear seats loose

Fail 28 Feb 2018 153,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lift in both front top mounts

n/s/r tyre

no oil 2ltr added

o/s handbrake effort

Pass 3 Feb 2017 145,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 139,408 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 139,406 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 139,396 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 72% (3.7.B.6b)

engine oil leak

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)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover fitted

rear seats not fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 131,572 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light comes on

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside outer sill slightly damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2015 131,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light comes on

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

offside outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2013 120,174 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 111,328 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 111,328 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)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 96,917 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 82,392 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 7 May 2008 52,360 miles

both front discs corroding on edge

both front tyres worn on inner edge

no rear seats fitted so not allowing full inspection of belts

Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,096 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 22,599 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 FBD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FBD, 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 FBD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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