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AJ53 HTG

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

102,003 mi
Last recorded102,003 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 HTG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 102,003 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front floors and inner sills heavy corrosion

front suspension anti roll links dust covers splitting

rear chassis corroding

sills corroding

tyres worn

Fail 5 Dec 2020 102,003 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front floors and inner sills heavy corrosion

front suspension anti roll links dust covers splitting

rear chassis corroding

sills corroding

tyres worn

Pass 6 Jun 2019 91,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn badly on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills have corrosion and damage

reverse lamps staying illuminated when neutral selected with gearstick

Fail 6 Jun 2019 91,105 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn badly on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills have corrosion and damage

reverse lamps staying illuminated when neutral selected with gearstick

Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,526 miles

Offside Front inner sill area excess corrosion

front brake discs corrosion

reverse lights on when neutral selected

Fail 4 Jun 2018 88,520 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front inner sill area excess corrosion

front brake discs corrosion

reverse lights on when neutral selected

Pass 9 Jun 2017 85,848 miles

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

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

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

both front chassis legs corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2017 85,801 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour BOTH REVERSE STUCK ON AND SHOWING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

both front chassis legs corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2016 83,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

e.m.s light on

Fail 9 Jun 2016 83,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

e.m.s light on

Pass 3 Jun 2015 79,543 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 79,516 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

reverse lights on when in neutral and drive gears

Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,881 miles

corrosion build up on inner faces of both front brake discs

Fail 4 Jun 2014 75,881 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

corrosion build up on inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,628 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 64,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 59,061 miles

o/s n/s/f top mountings no rear seats

Pass 20 Jan 2011 58,429 miles

both front inner CV gaiters split

rearmost seats not fitted - belts not checked

Fail 18 Jan 2011 58,429 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front inner CV gaiters split

rearmost seats not fitted - belts not checked

Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,225 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,490 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 25,489 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 22,503 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 22,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HTG is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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