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AO53 WPN

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

264,049 mi
Last recorded264,049 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 264,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 198,086 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 198,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 181,259 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 18 Sep 2012 181,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Aug 2011 95,178 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 80,609 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,312 miles

minor damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 15 Sep 2009 73,312 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

minor damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Sep 2008 63,165 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 63,165 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 52,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 52,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 43,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,425 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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AO53 WPN is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WPN, 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 WPN is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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