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AK53 DTZ

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

214,955 mi
Last recorded214,955 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 DTZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 214,955 miles

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

all rear seats not fitted at time of test

both sills damaged at front

corrosion to n/s/f chassis leg but not considered structural or dangerous

Pass 2 May 2015 197,430 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 197,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 155,300 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 108,595 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 85,417 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 84,840 miles

offside front lower ball joint worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,092 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 17 Jun 2010 75,092 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,766 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 66,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,809 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 58,806 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

nearside rear position inner builb not working

Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,558 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 49,558 miles

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

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

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

both front inner cv boots split

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

under car engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,475 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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AK53 DTZ 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 68.8%.

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 AK53 DTZ, 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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AK53 DTZ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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