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AK03 VHH

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,967 mi
Last recorded137,967 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 137,967 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 123,687 miles

corrosion in front sills and floor

Pass 28 Feb 2017 115,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 4 front and 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 115,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 4 front and 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 110,497 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail box and center pipe slightly deterioated

Fail 8 Feb 2016 110,495 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail box and center pipe slightly deterioated

Pass 13 Feb 2015 105,495 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 101,907 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 101,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 98,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Feb 2013 98,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Feb 2012 93,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 93,053 miles

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)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 89,351 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 89,351 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 76,334 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 76,334 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,316 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 61,288 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 61,288 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,582 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,649 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 VHH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 VHH, 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 VHH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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