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AK53 SFF

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

120,734 mi
Last recorded120,734 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SFF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2024 120,734 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, by chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Genral corrosion underneath

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 117,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Heavy corrosion underneath

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 117,689 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded underneath (1.1.11 (c))

Heavy corrosion underneath

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 114,504 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various areas corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wiper arm poor

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 111,339 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various areas underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 111,338 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Various areas underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE, Bald on inside and badly cracked also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge also (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 109,429 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Generally corrosion in various areas underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both rear tyres worn on edge

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 27 Jul 2020 109,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Arm requires freeing off (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Generally corrosion in various areas underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 105,516 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front tyres slightly worn on edges

O/s/f driveshaft worn on splines

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle chassis soft in places and under sealed making inspection difficult

Fail 9 May 2019 105,438 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill and chassic leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and chassic leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Coolant leak from rear heater hose

Driveshaft worn on splines O/s

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 101,334 miles

Corrosion underneath

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2017 101,323 miles

N/S/R SEATBELT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 30 Nov 2016 101,323 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,499 miles

bonnet safety catch stiff to operate

n/s/r passenger seatbelt damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 93,514 miles

Coolant leak from diesel heater pipes

O/s/r door area corroded and both front parts of sills crushed

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

Spare tyre flat

Wipers require adjustment as hitting

Fail 26 Jun 2014 93,514 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Coolant leak from diesel heater pipes

O/s/r door area corroded and both front parts of sills crushed

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

Spare tyre flat

Wipers require adjustment as hitting

Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,630 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 88,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 76,623 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both front strut top mounts creaking

both front tyres 2.5mm but worn on edge *strong advise*

chip on screen

Fail 15 Jun 2012 76,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both front strut top mounts creaking

both front tyres 2.5mm but worn on edge *strong advise*

chip on screen

wipers require adjustment

Pass 13 Jun 2011 61,634 miles

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,683 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 45,617 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 45,609 miles

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

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 2 Nov 2007 39,474 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)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 39,474 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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 17 Oct 2006 30,445 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 SFF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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