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AK53 RFL

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,328 mi
Last recorded134,328 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 RFL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 134,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

centre exhaust box deteriorated

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2018 134,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

centre exhaust box deteriorated

nearside rear light lens damaged

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2017 123,494 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Power steering operation noisy

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Rear Wiper defective

Fail 28 Apr 2017 123,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Wiper defective

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Power steering operation noisy

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

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Pass 3 May 2016 114,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust system in poor cond

nails in both rear tyres

power steering operation noisey

Fail 30 Apr 2016 114,895 miles

Brake cable locking device missing return spring (3.5.1l)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust system in poor cond

nails in both rear tyres

power steering operation noisey

Pass 20 Apr 2015 102,869 miles

front discs corroded

front exhaust mount broken

gearbox faulty

Fail 20 Apr 2015 102,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front discs corroded

front exhaust mount broken

gearbox faulty

Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,231 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front and centre exhaust system mount brackets broken/very corroded

front too rear brake pipes(surface corrosion)

front tyres worn 3mm

nsr tyre worn low on edges/small cut in outer wall

Fail 14 Apr 2014 93,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front and centre exhaust system mount brackets broken/very corroded

front too rear brake pipes(surface corrosion)

front tyres worn 3mm

nsr tyre worn low on edges/small cut in outer wall

Pass 23 Apr 2013 86,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 82,430 miles

2 rear most seats missing

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

child seat fitted to offside centre seat

front brake hoses perished

front tyres worn on edges

lift in front suspension strut top mountings

nearside rear tyre valve damaged

offside front anti roll bar link worn

outer skin of exhaust silencers poor

outer wall of nearside rear tyre damaged

p.a.s operation noisey

rear wiper split

trim to nearside of windscreen loose

Pass 18 Oct 2012 82,430 miles

2 rear most seats missing

child seat fitted to offside centre seat

front brake hoses perished

front tyres worn on edges

lift in front suspension strut top mountings

nearside rear tyre valve damaged

offside front anti roll bar link worn

outer skin of exhaust silencers poor

outer wall of nearside rear tyre damaged

p.a.s operation noisey

rear wiper split

trim to nearside of windscreen loose

Pass 20 Oct 2011 75,540 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

off side front/and both rear tyres worn on edges

rear silencer box rusty

rear wiper blade split

slight wear in off side front anti-roll bar link

small metal object in off side rear tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2011 72,530 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all front and all real tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in near side rear tyre

rear silencer box rusty

rear wiper blade split

slight wear in off side front anti-roll bar link

small metal object in off side rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,329 miles

2 rear most seats not in vehicle at time of test

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

nearside trim on windscreen poorly fitting

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear bush on both front lower suspension arms poor

slight fluffing to offside front seat

Fail 16 Oct 2009 52,628 miles

2 rear most seats not in vehicle at time of test

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

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

front tyres worn on both edges

headlamp aims on limit

rear exhaust section in poor condition

slight lift in both front strut top mountings

Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,628 miles

2 rear most seats not in vehicle at time of test

front tyres worn on both edges

headlamp aims on limit

rear exhaust section in poor condition

slight lift in both front strut top mountings

Pass 11 Oct 2008 45,120 miles

front brake pad linings worn thin.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,291 miles

front brake discs worn

front disc pads will require replacement in approx 3000 miles

rear exhaust section in poor condition

rear indicaters flashing pale orange

rear tyres worn to 1.6mm on inner edges

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

slight fluffing to offside front seatbelt

slight wear in both front lower suspension arms inner bushes

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RFL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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