MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,734 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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))
Corrosion underneath
wipers smearing slightly
N/S/R SEATBELT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
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
bonnet safety catch stiff to operate
n/s/r passenger seatbelt damaged
o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake slight bind
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)
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)
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)
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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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