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AK53 RVM

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,399 mi
Last recorded145,399 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 RVM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 145,399 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 145,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2017 137,004 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 131,492 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 131,492 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 125,645 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 121,946 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 121,946 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 117,001 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 117,001 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 111,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on exhaust centre pipe

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Oct 2012 111,110 miles

corrosion on exhaust centre pipe

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2011 98,043 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 85,305 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 85,270 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,963 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,144 miles

lhr tyre worn down to 4mm

slight uneven wear on inside shoulders of both front tyres

Pass 4 Oct 2007 49,859 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 49,859 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,157 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)

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 RVM is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RVM, 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 RVM is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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