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AK03 CFV

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

119,654 mi
Last recorded119,654 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 119,654 miles

Both inner sills are corroded

Nearside Front Service brake is slightly lagging in operation

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Apr 2025 118,472 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Signs of corrosion in offside inner sill

Pass 18 Apr 2024 112,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Signs of corrosion in inner sill areas

Pass 19 Apr 2023 109,580 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Fail 19 Apr 2023 109,580 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Pass 6 May 2022 106,930 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 106,930 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 106,428 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded & in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 103,186 miles

front tyres on 2.5 mm

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes & brake hose ferrules.

Pass 2 Jan 2020 99,330 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 99,330 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 97,167 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,186 miles

Offside drive shaft worn

Fail 19 Jan 2018 95,186 miles

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

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

Offside drive shaft worn

Pass 16 Jan 2017 89,775 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 86,417 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 82,674 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 82,674 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 78,036 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 74,406 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 68,774 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,916 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,873 miles

some lift in both top mounts.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,049 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 39,272 miles

adv front ytres waring on edges adv coolant leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,407 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 30,407 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,598 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 28,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 CFV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 CFV, 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 CFV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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