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AO53 HDZ

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,677 mi
Last recorded155,677 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HDZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 155,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 153,171 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 148,821 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 148,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 140,622 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2016 132,326 miles

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust system detiorated

Fail 14 Apr 2016 132,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp broken (7.1.1)

centre and rear exhaust system detiorated

Pass 20 Apr 2015 119,755 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 106,380 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2014 106,370 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 91,206 miles

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

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 24 Apr 2013 91,206 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)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 28 Apr 2012 76,267 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 61,758 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 57,258 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 May 2010 57,258 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 54,917 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 54,917 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 53,218 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)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 53,218 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)

Fail 9 May 2007 50,238 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 50,238 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 42,755 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding.both front brake discs slightly corroded and wearing on inner edges.

Fail 9 May 2006 42,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front discs corroding on inner surfaces.rear exhaust silencer corroding.

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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AO53 HDZ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO53 HDZ, 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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AO53 HDZ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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