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AK53 SHX

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,131 mi
Last recorded163,131 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SHX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 163,131 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 163,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 157,352 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 157,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached balljoint nut loos (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2023 140,963 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Feb 2022 138,800 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 136,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 133,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 128,102 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 123,393 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 123,393 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering within 30cm of the front lower wishbone, marked yellow (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering within 30cm of the front lower wishbone, marked yellow (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 117,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 110,958 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 107,314 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 104,039 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 100,345 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 92,604 miles

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 13 Mar 2010 89,478 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 89,478 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 80,016 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 69,985 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 54,134 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 SHX is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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