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AK03 RGZ

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,849 mi
Last recorded169,849 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 169,849 miles

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

both front brake hoses deteriorated

corrosion both rear chassis rails

corrosion both rear outer sills

corrosion offside rear brake pipe to caliper

nearside indicator warning lamp on dash dim

nearside mirror damaged

odd wheels fitted on rear

offside boot seat not fitted

offside front brake pipe corroded to hose

wear both front strut top mountings

wear on rear anti roll bar "D" bushes

Fail 24 Oct 2016 169,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front outriggers on both sides (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

both front brake hoses deteriorated

corrosion both rear chassis rails

corrosion both rear outer sills

corrosion offside rear brake pipe to caliper

nearside indicator warning lamp on dash dim

nearside mirror damaged

odd wheels fitted on rear

offside front brake pipe corroded to hose

offside rear seats not fitted

wear and pitting front discs

wear both front strut top mountings

wear on rear anti roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 28 Oct 2015 153,486 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both front strut top mountings worn

both rear outer lenses damaged

corrosion both front outriggers

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front bumper insecure

nearside front arm rearward bush deteriorated

nearside mirror secured with tape and glass cracked

odd wheels fitted on rear

offside rear brake shows signs of over heating

offside rear tyre low inner edge

wear all rear antiroll bar "D" bushes

wear and pitting front discs

Fail 24 Oct 2015 153,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both rear outer lenses (1.2.1e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front strut top mountings worn

both rear outer lenses damaged

corrosion both front outriggers

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front bumper insecure

nearside front arm rearward bush deteriorated

nearside mirror secured with tape and glass cracked

odd wheels fitted on rear

offside rear brake shows signs of over heating

offside rear tyre low inner edge

wear all rear antiroll bar "D" bushes

wear and pitting front discs

Pass 28 Oct 2014 141,491 miles

corrosion on both front chassis rails

damage on offside rear light lens

nearside door mirror cracked and secured with tape

odd wheels across rear

offside inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorated but stopping the ingress of dirt

offside wiper blade deteriorated

wear and slight pitting on front brake discs

Fail 24 Oct 2014 141,238 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on both front chassis rails

damage on offside rear light lens

nearside door mirror cracked and secured with tape

odd wheels across rear

offside front ABS wire rubbing wheel

offside inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorated but stopping the ingress of dirt

offside wiper blade deteriorated

wear and slight pitting on front brake discs

Pass 24 Oct 2013 127,987 miles

boot seats not fitted

both front tyres are wearing on edges

nearside door mirror is secured with tape

nearside inner front drive shaft gaiter is starting to perish

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre is cracking and has nail in tread

slight corosion on offside front metal brake pipe to hose and to brake caliper

slight play on offside front top suspension mount

Pass 20 Nov 2012 119,395 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 119,395 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 115,028 miles

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

exhaust system very rusty

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 27 Apr 2012 115,028 miles

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

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

exhaust system very rusty

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 May 2011 108,035 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 100,693 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 89,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 69,054 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2007 50,592 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 35,225 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 RGZ 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 70.6%.

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 RGZ, 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 RGZ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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