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AK03 RZG

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,342 mi
Last recorded175,342 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 RZG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 175,342 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 175,041 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 164,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres inner edges badly worn

Fail 2 Mar 2018 164,727 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing clip (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres inner edges badly worn

Pass 20 Feb 2017 154,551 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 151,686 miles

Front some surface corrosion on nearside and offside front chassis

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner part of tread.

centre and rear exhaust silencers starting to deteriorate on outer skins.

light corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

one front exhaust mounting broken away from system,but exhaust is still supported

Fail 4 Mar 2016 151,686 miles

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

Front some surface corrosion on nearside and offside front chassis

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner part of tread.

centre and rear exhaust silencers starting to deteriorate on outer skins.

light corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

one front exhaust mounting broken away from system,but exhaust is still supported

Pass 3 Mar 2015 146,496 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 139,703 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 132,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 132,438 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 124,793 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 124,793 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 113,306 miles

exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Mar 2010 94,994 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 94,994 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,068 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,441 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 61,441 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 454,721 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 45,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,570 miles

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

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

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 RZG is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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