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AP03 OGM

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

218,601 mi
Last recorded218,601 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 OGM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 218,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear passenger seats removed time of test

Fail 5 Apr 2022 218,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear passenger seats removed time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2021 214,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 192,398 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2016 155,293 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 145,642 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 145,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2014 138,473 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 138,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 123,350 miles

Centre exhaust section corroding

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front flexi brake hose slightly perished

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 123,336 miles

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust section corroding

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front flexi brake hose slightly perished

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 109,012 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Both rear tyres slightly cut on tread

Centre exhaust corroding

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 109,012 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Both rear tyres slightly cut on tread

Centre exhaust corroding

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 93,766 miles

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

Offside front flexi brake hose outer rubber slightly worn catching abs wire

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 93,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front flexi brake hose outer rubber slightly worn catching abs wire

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,709 miles

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

Remaining metal brake pipes are corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2010 77,694 miles

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

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

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

Remaining metal brake pipes are corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2009 65,970 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 52,773 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,009 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 40,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,263 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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AP03 OGM is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OGM, 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 OGM is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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