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AJ53 GSY

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,704 mi
Last recorded134,704 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GSY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2024 134,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe inner locking nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded central (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 126,910 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 126,868 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 119,577 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front jacking points have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes on rear arms corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 119,577 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front jacking points have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes on rear arms corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 112,073 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills /jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 106,166 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

front chassis slight corrosion

sill to floors slight corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2020 106,164 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

front chassis slight corrosion

sill to floors slight corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2019 100,472 miles

Offside Rear tyre Inner edge worn

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front exhaust flexi rusty & leaking

Nearside & Offside Front chassis legs rusty

Nearside & Offside Front tyres worn

Pass 8 Oct 2018 89,437 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 89,436 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,119 miles

Central Front flexible joint damaged

Front tyre wear bald inside edges

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil level low

Fail 3 Oct 2017 78,119 miles

Central Front flexible joint damaged

Front tyre wear bald inside edges

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Oct 2016 69,194 miles

Front exhaust damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2016 69,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front exhaust damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 56,678 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 54,362 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,672 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 46,003 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 46,003 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 43,014 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,357 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,790 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 29,052 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,052 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,614 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,203 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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AJ53 GSY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 GSY, 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 GSY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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