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AK53 RVR

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,173 mi
Last recorded79,173 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 RVR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 79,173 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 79,173 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,387 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,388 miles

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)

rear exhaust outer casing is corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,319 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 69,319 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 65,925 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 59,947 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 59,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,712 miles

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

centre silencer mounting wrong type

engine stabaiser worn

Fail 15 Jun 2011 53,712 miles

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

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

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

centre silencer mounting wrong type

engine stabaiser worn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,380 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 47,380 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 39,693 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 39,693 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,270 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,459 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,587 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 RVR is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RVR, 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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What year was AK53 RVR registered?

AK53 RVR is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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