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AJ03 FVL

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

198,004 mi
Last recorded198,004 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 198,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer/Inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 197,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer/Inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 197,512 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 185,180 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 176,801 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 176,801 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 169,525 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 169,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 159,811 miles

Surface rust to offside front chassis member but sound in structure

Pass 10 Feb 2018 149,855 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 140,371 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 140,371 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 130,523 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 120,484 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 120,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 110,270 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 99,663 miles

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 17 Feb 2012 89,069 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 77,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 77,890 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,017 miles

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,069 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,869 miles

both rear tyres cracking and tread depths getting low

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,920 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,077 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FVL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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