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AJ53 WSY

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,329 mi
Last recorded151,329 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 151,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner both sill corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (big) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 142,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component prescribed area repair heavily covered in sealant Inner & Outer

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 142,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section behind sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 135,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 135,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 135,306 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides, fouling inner wheel arches (5.2.3 (f))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill/chassis. repair poorly done (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 123,331 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 123,163 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 113,520 miles

N/S/R seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

both rear shockers corroded

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 113,520 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

both rear shockers corroded

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 97,774 miles

1>front brake discs slightly worn2>exhaust system slightly deteriorated

slight corosion on rear both sides coil springs,brake pipes and brake flexi clips

Fail 27 May 2015 97,773 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

1>front brake discs slightly worn2>exhaust system slightly deteriorated

slight corosion on rear both sides coil springs,brake pipes and brake flexi clips

Pass 23 Sep 2014 94,179 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 94,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 87,213 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 82,113 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 77,418 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 70,625 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 61,369 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,093 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,848 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 38,176 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 WSY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WSY, 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 WSY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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