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AK03 CKU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,987 mi
Last recorded179,987 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 179,987 miles

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 174,465 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 170,017 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2016 169,673 miles

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

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

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)

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

Brake pad warning light on

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2015 163,675 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 157,853 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres 3mm

oil leak on engine

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Jul 2013 153,001 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 153,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 147,357 miles

engine/gear box mount rubber split

Fail 31 Aug 2012 147,292 miles

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

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

engine/gear box mount rubber split

off side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Jul 2011 140,444 miles

front tyres wearing

near side rear tyre wearing low

slight lift off side front shocker top mount

Fail 28 Aug 2009 124,021 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight lift both front top shocker mounts and slight noise

Pass 28 Aug 2009 124,021 miles

slight lift both front top shocker mounts and slight noise

Pass 31 Jul 2008 106,957 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 85,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o.s rear inner c.v boot split

Pass 29 Mar 2007 75,750 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 50,390 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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AK03 CKU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CKU, 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 CKU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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