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AO03 KKH

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

177,101 mi
Last recorded177,101 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 KKH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 177,101 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

low brake pad light on, pads ok?

n/s front lower ball joint dust boot worn

Fail 5 Dec 2018 176,578 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill + arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

low pad dash light on?

Pass 29 Nov 2017 166,577 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

brake pad wear ind, on

Fail 28 Oct 2017 166,189 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis under floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Cill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pad wear indicator on

Pass 28 Oct 2016 155,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear wheel + both front inner (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 155,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear wheel + both front inner (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 146,411 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint O/s front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2015 146,402 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated N/s rear (2.6.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/s front arm ,rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint O/s front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 135,672 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 135,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 134,568 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 134,556 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 129,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 129,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 125,839 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 125,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 118,518 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 118,392 miles

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

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

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

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

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

N/s/f and O/s/r brake discs badly worn and really need replacing

N/s/r h/brake linkage is sticking on at b/caliper in need of attention.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 110,878 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge !

Pass 7 Sep 2009 110,878 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge !

Pass 12 Sep 2008 101,480 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 90,365 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 78,720 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 76,476 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 76,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AO03 KKH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AO03 KKH, 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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AO03 KKH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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