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AK03 RFE

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,795 mi
Last recorded231,795 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 231,795 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 231,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 229,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 226,390 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 222,414 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 222,414 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 213,598 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 21,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 198,002 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 180,567 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 152,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 152,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 122,002 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 91,053 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 RFE is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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