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AK53 SFN

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,133 mi
Last recorded145,133 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SFN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 145,133 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 142,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 142,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 135,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 135,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 126,543 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 126,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 119,160 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support bracket rusted hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 119,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support bracket rusted hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 112,441 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 112,285 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 112,234 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 112,135 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 108,878 miles

both body outer sill panels damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2015 105,339 miles

Both front brake flexi pipes starting to perish

Bushes worn on both front lower arms

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Offrside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake pipes corroed

Slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Slight play in nearside front steering inner tie rod

Pass 27 Jun 2014 101,416 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

Offside front inner cv boot perrished

Pass 4 Jun 2013 94,761 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 90,013 miles

slight lift in o/s/f top strut mount

Fail 1 Jun 2012 90,013 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight lift in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 31 May 2011 84,454 miles

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

both front brake hoses perrished

both rear tyres on legal limit

n/s inner cv gaiter split

Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,513 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres worn low

n/s inner cv gaiter split

o/s/f tyre bald on inside

Pass 15 May 2009 70,952 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2008 63,137 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 63,137 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 50,937 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 SFN is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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