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AK03 AZB

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,199 mi
Last recorded137,199 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 AZB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 137,199 miles

Central Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 131,194 miles

surface rust outer sills

Fail 1 Oct 2020 131,194 miles

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

surface rust outer sills

Pass 2 Oct 2019 125,506 miles

n/s outer sill rust also small hole inner n/s caused by damage not in prescribed area

n/s rear shock slight mist of oil

o/s outer sill surface rust

Fail 2 Oct 2019 125,506 miles

n/s outer sill rust also small hole inner n/s caused by damage not in prescribed area

n/s rear shock slight mist of oil

o/s outer sill surface rust

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 119,975 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 119,665 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 115,012 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 115,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 109,177 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 109,177 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 103,353 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight judder on power steering

Pass 15 Sep 2012 77,410 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 77,410 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,065 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,093 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 62,093 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,542 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,310 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,197 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust section rusted

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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AK03 AZB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AK03 AZB, 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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AK03 AZB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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