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AP52 DDU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,158 mi
Last recorded148,158 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 DDU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 148,158 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly x2 (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 148,142 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly x2 (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 138,274 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 133,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 133,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 121,021 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 114,407 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front grille broken

front number plate cracked

nearside rear lamp damaged

nearside rear quater panel damaged

only front seat belts checked as no other seats fitted at time of test

rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 Feb 2013 114,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front grille broken

front number plate cracked

nearside rear lamp damaged

nearside rear quater panel damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

only front seat belts checked as no other seats fitted at time of test

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Feb 2012 103,835 miles

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

all brake discs worn

both front tyres bald on edges and close to limit

front grille broken

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre worn on edges and perished

Pass 14 Feb 2011 95,116 miles

offside rear tyre wall damage

Fail 14 Feb 2011 95,116 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wall damage

Pass 17 Feb 2010 87,200 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 87,200 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 74,402 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,382 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 52,390 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 39,947 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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AP52 DDU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DDU, 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 DDU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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