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AJ03 FTE

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,890 mi
Last recorded126,890 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FTE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2022 126,890 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 126,648 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and nearside front. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside sill corroded and fractured but NOT on stress points.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 126,646 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and nearside front. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside sill corroded and fractured but NOT on stress points.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 126,102 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Some corrosion evident to the underside of vehicle.

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 126,102 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Some corrosion evident to the underside of vehicle.

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,249 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 124,249 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 122,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 122,375 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 118,881 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 118,881 miles

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 113,736 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 107,199 miles

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

Nearside drum stick worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2015 107,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside drum stick worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2014 101,159 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 93,032 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,086 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,145 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 74,779 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,197 miles

Both front inner cv boots split

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyres wearing more on shoulders

Fail 23 Aug 2010

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

Both front inner cv boots split

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyres wearing more on shoulders

Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,355 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,632 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,174 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 FTE is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FTE, 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 FTE is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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