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AJ53 GJU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,244 mi
Last recorded169,244 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GJU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 169,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 161,878 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front sills damaged

nsr tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 153,216 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

vechile has just met requiured parking brake performence at the time of test therefore it will require brake adjustment in future

Fail 2 Dec 2013 153,216 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

vechile has just met requiured parking brake performence at the time of test therefore it will require brake adjustment in future

Pass 27 Oct 2012 145,343 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 136,466 miles

nsf aim low / brake pipes corroded / exhaust deteriorating / nsf sill out of shape

Pass 13 Oct 2010 121,824 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 121,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 100,462 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 100,462 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 84,373 miles

o/side rear tyre wereing on inside edge

Pass 17 Oct 2007 66,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 66,580 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 48,098 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 47,916 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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AJ53 GJU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AJ53 GJU, 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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AJ53 GJU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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