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AJ53 OBP

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,285 mi
Last recorded174,285 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 174,285 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 174,285 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2016 157,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 136,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 136,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 126,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 126,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 116,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Oct 2012 107,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 97,204 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 88,108 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 88,104 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear seats not present at time of test

Pass 1 Dec 2009 71,850 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 56,626 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 56,626 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,615 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 39,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,703 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 OBP is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBP, 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 OBP is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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