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AJ52 ZHB

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

185,808 mi
Last recorded185,808 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ZHB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2014 185,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2014 185,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 177,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 167,559 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 162,444 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 151,817 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 151,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 137,804 miles

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

nearside front outer sill crushed

offside rear indicator slightly pale

steering judders on lock to lock check

Fail 27 Feb 2007 137,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front outer sill crushed

offside rear indicator slightly pale

steering judders on lock to lock check

Fail 21 Feb 2007 137,590 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 112,200 miles

slightly extended travel on service brake pedal

three passenger seats fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Feb 2006 112,200 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

four passenger seats fitted at time of test

slightly extended travel on service brake pedal

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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AJ52 ZHB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AJ52 ZHB, 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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AJ52 ZHB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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