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AJ03 FOD

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,714 mi
Last recorded159,714 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 159,714 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 149,747 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Door carddamaged (6.2.B.1b)

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 136,715 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 136,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 136,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 130,536 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 130,528 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 123,524 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

rear tyres stepping

Fail 27 Mar 2014 123,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

offside inner side light inop

rear tyres stepping

Pass 19 Mar 2013 115,301 miles

borderline corrosion to offside front brake pipe

front brake discs badly corroded

front wishbone rear bushes split & cracking

heavy surface corrosion to remaining brake pipes

heavy surface corrosion to various sectionsof exhaust system

nearside headlight beam pattern blurred

rear tyre treads worn & stepped

slight smear from front wipers

various oil leaks

Fail 21 Mar 2012 105,170 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 105,170 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 95,629 miles

exhaust slight corrosion ,rear suspension components slight corrosion,front suspension components slight corrosion

spare wheel carrier corroding slightly

undertray fitted engine bay area

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Pass 5 Apr 2010 85,000 miles

front brake discs worn / front tyres wearing edges /rear shox damp and weak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 72,470 miles

rear washer in-op , both front tyres worn on edges with small cuts in tread , front brake discs worn , n/s/r shock absorber damp

Pass 9 May 2008 61,885 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 49,886 miles

Slight play in steering system †Rear brake discs worn †All tyres perished on side walls †Front tyres worn on edges †Engine undertray fitted †Exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,982 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 FOD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FOD, 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 FOD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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