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AK03 VHG

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,560 mi
Last recorded115,560 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2015 115,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats unable to fully check seatbelts

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components from testing

o/s/r slight bind

Pass 4 Oct 2014 108,863 miles

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

N/S/F-Door window does not operate.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 104,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 96,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre walls damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2012 94,918 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall has cuts

Fail 4 May 2011 88,148 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear bumper insecure

brake warning klight on,discs corroded,pads wear,handbrake return spring rotted thru

front struts corroded

front/rear brake imbalance

n/s/r inner sidelight inop

o/s/f sill damaged

o/s/r damaged

rear indicators faded

tyres edges wear,o/s/r low

Pass 4 May 2011 88,148 miles

tyres edges wear,o/s/r low

o/s/r damaged

rear indicators faded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear bumper insecure

brake warning klight on,discs corroded,pads wear,handbrake return spring rotted thru

front struts corroded

front/rear brake imbalance

n/s/r inner sidelight inop

o/s/f sill damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2010 75,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 64,657 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 64,657 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 55,832 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 55,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,911 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,721 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 VHG 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 64.3%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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