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AJ03 FMK

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

357,506 mi
Last recorded357,506 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 357,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear 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 14 Nov 2016 331,182 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both gaiters starting to deteriorate (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 May 2016 297,377 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexible brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 267,777 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 267,699 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured Hub (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 227,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 209,214 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 170,090 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 160,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front shock absorber topmount has slight lift

n/s front shock absorber topmount has slight lift, but not excessive

o/s and n/s front bottom ball joints has slight lift, but not excessive

o/s and n/s front brake discs marking up

o/s and n/s of steering rack has slight movement

o/s rear tyre tread worn near limit and bald on inner edge

rear brake pads starting to get low

spare wheel loose, but still secure

Pass 12 Jun 2013 129,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery slightley insecure

coolant bottle insecure

exhaust knocking on heat shield

nearside front tyre strating to perish on inner edge

offside wing mirror glass slightley insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2013 129,135 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery slightley insecure

coolant bottle insecure

exhaust knocking on heat shield

nearside front tyre strating to perish on inner edge

offside wing mirror glass slightley insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2012 126,630 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 126,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 121,749 miles

Chassi correded

Disks scored

F Brakes jedders

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 100,747 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 100,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,357 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 73,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 62,884 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 55,821 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 55,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,035 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 FMK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FMK, 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 FMK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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