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AJ53 GVY

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,659 mi
Last recorded76,659 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 76,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2020 76,659 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 74,394 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 68,509 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 62,009 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 55,104 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,945 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,411 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 34,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 34,109 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 31,327 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 31,327 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 28,586 miles

all 4 tyres are of different speed rating to each other

Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 25,900 miles

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 25,893 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Outer Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009
Pass 14 Nov 2008 20,014 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2007 16,986 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 16,986 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 14,145 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Outer Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls ridged

Pass 14 Nov 2006 14,145 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls ridged

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 GVY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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