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AP52 DYS

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

193,035 mi
Last recorded193,035 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 193,035 miles

chassis deteriorating / corroding

front tyres worn

park brake 16%

track rod ends/ball joints covers deteriorating,,, will need attention

Fail 2 Nov 2018 193,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

chassis deteriorating / corroding

front tyres worn

park brake 16%

track rod ends/ball joints covers deteriorating,,, will need attention

Pass 7 Nov 2017 185,792 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

all ball joint covers deteriorating

chassis corroding /deteriorating

n/s park brake lower than o/s

oil leaks

Fail 7 Nov 2017 185,792 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

all ball joint covers deteriorating

chassis corroding /deteriorating

n/s park brake lower than o/s

oil leaks

Pass 10 Nov 2016 177,286 miles

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

front arm bushes deteriorating

n/s track rod end boot deteriorating

n/s/f brake hose deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2016 177,286 miles

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

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

front arm bushes deteriorating

n/s track rod end boot deteriorating

n/s/f brake hose deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2015 168,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 168,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 156,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 156,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Oct 2013 144,812 miles

rear exhaust corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2013 144,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

rear exhaust corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 134,716 miles

rear tyres worn low

Fail 18 Dec 2012 134,716 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres worn low

Pass 26 Jan 2012 123,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 112,583 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 112,372 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine oil low

Fail 18 Jan 2010 102,592 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 102,592 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 92,346 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 79,838 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 68,542 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 68,542 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 57,368 miles

Small chips in screen on n/s

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 DYS is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AP52 DYS, 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 DYS is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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