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AP03 FVA

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

230,499 mi
Last recorded230,499 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FVA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 230,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 230,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 226,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 226,378 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s/f inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 218,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 2 Oct 2017 204,163 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 204,083 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubbers (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 193,006 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 17 Dec 2015 181,584 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 168,350 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

temporary repair offside door mirror

Fail 25 Nov 2014 168,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

temporary repair offside door mirror

Pass 17 Dec 2013 159,161 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2012 147,095 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)

exhaust deteriorating

temporary repair to drivers door mirror

Fail 3 Dec 2011 137,031 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 137,031 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 129,598 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 129,598 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 120,828 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 120,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 112,035 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 112,030 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 104,503 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 93,618 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 79,660 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 79,660 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AP03 FVA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AP03 FVA, 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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AP03 FVA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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