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AJ53 GXK

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,686 mi
Last recorded169,686 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GXK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 169,686 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 169,686 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 161,897 miles

hazards flash when door is opened

Fail 28 Nov 2016 161,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

hazards flash when door is opened

Pass 2 Dec 2015 140,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

aux belt noisey

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Nov 2015 140,316 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

aux belt noisey

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2014 124,525 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 124,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 110,800 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 101,383 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 101,383 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust clamp broken.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 90,331 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 78,537 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,259 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

brake warning light on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside inner drive shaft boot torn

one seat removed at time of test

Fail 18 Nov 2009 66,131 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

all discs starting to wear

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

brake warning light on

front disc pads very low (suggest replacement)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside inner drive shaft boot torn

one seat removed at time of test

rear disc pads very low (suggest replacement)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,272 miles

brake pad warning light on at dash

rearmost rear nearside seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Nov 2008 54,270 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pad warning light on at dash

rearmost rear nearside seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear indicators starting to show white light

brake warning light on at dash

tailpipe rusty

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 GXK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GXK, 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 GXK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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