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AJ53 HDX

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,781 mi
Last recorded155,781 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HDX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 155,781 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 140,268 miles

Front to rear and rear brake pipes rusting

Offside front outrigger chassis rusting

Pass 2 Sep 2016 136,481 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 136,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 119,606 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 11 Aug 2015 119,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 7 Aug 2014 106,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 106,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2013 98,379 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre has a cut to the tread but less than 25mm

temporary repair made to offside inner c.v. gaiter this will require further repair

Fail 29 Aug 2013 98,379 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre has a cut to the tread but less than 25mm

temporary repair made to offside inner c.v. gaiter this will require further repair

Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2011 75,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 18 Jun 2011 75,975 miles

child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 4 Jun 2010 66,319 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2008 43,927 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,348 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 27,827 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 HDX is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HDX, 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 HDX is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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