MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and rear /rear ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
brake pad warning light on
deep corrosion in under side of vehicle and in body
different size wheels front to rear
engine cover and under trays
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and rear /rear ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
brake pad warning light on
deep corrosion in under side of vehicle and in body
different size wheels front to rear
engine cover and under trays
Nearside Front wheel repaired inner rim
Nearside Rear wheel slightly distorted
Offside Front Inner CV joint has wear and play
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
all brake pipes have corrosion
all coil springs corroded
both front top suspension mountings have slight lift and movement. Noisy when steering turned
both rear shock absorbers have wea damping affect
engine mountings are weak and have wear
front outer sill lips crushed
heavy surface corrosion to complete chassis and undervehicle
rear exhaust system fouling heat sheild
slight knock in steering system felt at steering wheel
slight play in steering column adjustable type
top column bush has slight wear
Emissions not tested due to excessive black smoke during acceleration (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/back of step area (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill back of step area (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked and perrished (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav in screen - removed at time of test (8.3.1e)
all brake pipes have corrosion
all coil springs corroded
both front top suspension mountings have slight lift and movement. Noisy when steering turned
both rear shock absorbers have wea damping affect
engine mountings are weak and have wear
heavy surface corrosion to complete chassis and undervehicle
hoses to fuel filter slightly damp. Unable to fully inspect engine cover fitted
rear exhaust system fouling heat sheild
slight knock in steering system felt at steering wheel
slight play in steering column adjustable type
top column bush has slight wear
Both front b/hoses starting to get abit perrished and cracked
Both front chassis areas getting abit corroded next to front subframe rear mount areas
Both rear tyres getting worn at inner tread edges near limits of wear (esp N/S/R)
Front and rear metal b/pipes starting to get abit of surface corrosion in places
Both front end sill bottom edge areas abit bent
Front and rear metal b/pipes starting to get abit corroded in places
Front chassis areas near subframe rear mounts, starting to get abit corroded slightly
P.A.S. starting to get abit noisey when steering is operated (esp on full lock)
Rear end exhaust heat shield getting abit loose
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front and rear brake pipes showing signs of corosion and covered with grease
front brake discs worn
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front and rear brake pipes showing signs of corosion and covered with grease
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front 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)
front brake discs worn
slight damage on side walls of rear tyres
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front 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)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
slight corosion on all metal brake pipes
slight damage to side wall of nearside front tyre
slight wear in front brake discs
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front no. plate splitting
n/s/r tyre on 2mm + cut on tread
o/s/r light lense cracked
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AO53 VVY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 VVY, 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 VVY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 December 2003.
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