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AK53 RVW

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,711 mi
Last recorded105,711 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 RVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 105,711 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak under floor pipes ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shape (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

reverse light(s) not working

Fail 9 Nov 2020 105,711 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak under floor pipes ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shape (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

reverse light(s) not working

Pass 19 Nov 2019 100,893 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners On Int Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Front Flex Pipe Deteriorating

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 100,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick & Discs Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners On Int Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Front Flex Pipe Deteriorating

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 93,291 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (hose to caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2018 93,290 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure & Flex Pipe Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength & Offside Front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre Low Tread

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2017 85,369 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 80,526 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 80,526 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,276 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 74,276 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 68,951 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 68,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,924 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,538 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 56,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 48,339 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,571 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 41,571 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,923 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,948 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 28,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 24,118 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 RVW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RVW, 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 RVW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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