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AK53 PBU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,019 mi
Last recorded101,019 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 PBU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 101,019 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 100,922 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front chassis rails holed with corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 91,874 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 82,644 miles

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 28 Jun 2016 82,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 4 Jul 2015 75,121 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,061 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,002 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 52,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,349 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,365 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,059 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 24,054 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,531 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,927 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 101,513 miles

both rear seats in boot missing unable to check

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge (2mm)

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge (2mm)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 6,351 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PBU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PBU, 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 PBU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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