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AK53 KFA

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests24 (11 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate45.8%

Mileage

169,941 mi
Last recorded169,941 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 169,941 miles

slight low effort o/s/f brake

Fail 1 Dec 2015 169,937 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight low effort o/s/f brake

Pass 16 Oct 2015 169,913 miles

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)

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

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn and corroding

rear brake balance

Fail 15 Oct 2015 169,905 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn and corroding

rear brake balance

Fail 12 Oct 2015 169,888 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

front discs worn

lift in front top mounts

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f + o/s/r tyres bald on inside / close to wear limit

o/s/f inner drive shaft has play in splines

rear seat belts not checked / not in use

slight play in n/s/f steering - rack ends/track rod end ???

suspension slightly soft

Pass 17 Sep 2014 162,335 miles

0/s headlight aim slightly poor

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s inner drive shaft splines slightly worn

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 16 Sep 2014 162,335 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

0/s headlight aim slightly poor

low pad light on but no faults found

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s inner drive shaft splines slightly worn

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 24 Sep 2013 152,801 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s headlight aim slightly poor

Fail 24 Sep 2013 152,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s headlight aim slightly poor

Fail 27 Sep 2012 146,280 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully test nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 27 Sep 2012 146,280 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully test nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind

Fail 21 Sep 2012 145,795 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

unable to fully test nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 28 Sep 2011 133,784 miles

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

offside rear seat missing

Fail 27 Sep 2011 133,784 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

nearside rear seat missing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 118,980 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 118,978 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 103,683 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 103,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 79,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 79,611 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 55,042 miles

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)

engine oil on min mark

Fail 3 Oct 2007 55,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine oil on min mark

Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,483 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 29,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 KFA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.8%.

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 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 AK53 KFA, 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 KFA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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