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AJ53 HGM

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,083 mi
Last recorded146,083 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HGM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2018 146,083 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment cable broken (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened bothside (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust slightly leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2017 143,367 miles

Both front lower floor channal corroded

Both rear seat missing

Engine air intake hole come off

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

Nearside front outer CV gaiter slightly damaged

Nearside rear engine coolant pipe leak

Offside front inner gaiter damaged

Offside rear parking brake slightly low

Pass 7 Oct 2016 140,960 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bothsides (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 140,954 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bothsides (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 137,881 miles

Nearside and offside front chassis corroded near the jacking point

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view and slightly insecure (8.1.2a)

Offside oil leak

Two rear seat missing

Fail 7 Nov 2015 137,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside front chassis corroded near the jacking point

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view and slightly insecure (8.1.2a)

Offside oil leak

Two rear seat missing

Pass 9 Dec 2014 129,177 miles

Both rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Two rear seat missing

Fail 6 Dec 2014 129,177 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre pressure low

Both rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Two rear seat missing

Pass 30 Nov 2013 109,920 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 109,920 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 95,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 95,294 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 89,554 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 84,603 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jun 2011 84,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,958 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 61,033 miles

Offside front inner c.v gaitor split

Offside rear seat missing at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2008 48,360 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 48,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,626 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Seats 6 and 7 are folded down

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 HGM is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HGM, 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 HGM is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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