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AK53 SHV

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

205,899 mi
Last recorded205,899 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SHV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 205,899 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis area near to the subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis area near to the subframe (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brakes (52%) and Parking brakes (17%) have only just met the requirements.

Vehicle presented during wet conditions, making it very difficult to inspect

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general underbody conditon (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 205,899 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis area near to the subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis area near to the subframe (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brakes (52%) and Parking brakes (17%) have only just met the requirements.

Vehicle presented during wet conditions, making it very difficult to inspect

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general underbody conditon (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 193,350 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 193,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 182,177 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 178,035 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 178,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 165,652 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 165,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 154,612 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 154,612 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 140,235 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 153,262 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 128,726 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 98,596 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 62,663 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 SHV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SHV, 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 SHV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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