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AM03 XXE

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,191 mi
Last recorded163,191 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 XXE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 163,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front chassis slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 146,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 146,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 143,312 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 143,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 129,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes greased

Fail 20 Oct 2011 129,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2010 112,344 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

exhaust mounting bracket broken

n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 85,605 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust manifold has slight blow

Pass 18 Nov 2008 61,956 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn out on inner edges

rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,270 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 26,131 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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AM03 XXE is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM03 XXE, 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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AM03 XXE is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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