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AJ03 FBU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,677 mi
Last recorded149,677 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 149,677 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 149,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 135,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box and hanger (7.1.2)

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 20 Jan 2015 123,633 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 113,497 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 113,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 105,553 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 93,254 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 81,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 69,809 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 69,805 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,005 miles

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

near side mirror cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,173 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,918 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 33,918 miles

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

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

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 FBU 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 73.3%.

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 FBU, 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 FBU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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