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AK53 GVZ

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,409 mi
Last recorded72,409 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 GVZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 72,409 miles

engine management light on

Fail 28 Jul 2016 72,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,926 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,481 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 63,445 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,865 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,257 miles

slight play in steering rack

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Fail 25 Sep 2012 59,255 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in steering rack

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,615 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management warning lamp on

o/s front seatbelt slightly frayed

o/s rear tyre under inflated

slight play in n/s front strut top mounting

Fail 20 Sep 2011 56,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management warning lamp on

o/s front seatbelt slightly frayed

o/s rear tyre under inflated

slight play in n/s front strut top mounting

Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake warning lamp on

engine management warning lamp on

n/s rear brake discs deteriorating

n/s rear brakes weaker

play in front struts top mountings just within limits

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,661 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 49,660 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaus heat shield loose

nearside headlamp reflector motor faulty

offside drive shaft inner boot leaking

some play in both track rod inner ends

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,036 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,590 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,985 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 GVZ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol 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 GVZ, 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 GVZ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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