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AP52 DCO

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,488 mi
Last recorded100,488 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 DCO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 100,488 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 100,488 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 96,551 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 96,551 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 92,275 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top rubber shock mounts (2.7.4)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear flashers (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both top shock mount `s are very rusty and will need replacing for nexted year (2.7.2a)

belly pan fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2015 88,774 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 85,518 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 85,518 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 83,026 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 81,128 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 77,503 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 74,138 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 69,930 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2008 65,613 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 65,603 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 59,938 miles

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

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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AP52 DCO is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP52 DCO, 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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AP52 DCO is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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