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AK03 SKF

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,227 mi
Last recorded165,227 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 165,227 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 165,227 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 152,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 140,043 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 130,242 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 117,814 miles

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

play in front strut tops

Pass 27 Nov 2012 112,098 miles

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

front discs worn

n/s/r brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded

o/s/r brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 102,301 miles

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

front brake discs

Pass 25 Nov 2010 92,023 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 79,587 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 67,812 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 67,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 67,777 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 63,967 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,111 miles

nearside front inner drive-shaft gaiter split

Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,218 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 SKF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SKF, 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 SKF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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