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AP52 EWZ

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,442 mi
Last recorded145,442 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 145,442 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 132,740 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front top mount has slight play

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 19 Sep 2020 132,736 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front top mount has slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2019 119,382 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s & o/s front chassis covered in underseal.

rear under body cover with under sealant

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2019 119,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear under body cover with under sealant

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 110,542 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 110,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 101,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer sills slightly damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2017 101,483 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg support marked with crayon (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked with crayon (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg support marked with crayon (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front outer sills slightly damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2016 94,169 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2015 89,908 miles

Nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 83,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 83,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 78,245 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,737 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

auxilary drive belt cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking on treads & side wall

Fail 6 Sep 2010 61,992 miles

3rd row seats not fitted in car-seatbelts not checked

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 6 Sep 2010 61,992 miles

3rd row seats not fitted in car-seatbelts not checked

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 18 Sep 2009 53,536 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,760 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,748 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)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,582 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 25,156 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 EWZ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EWZ, 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 EWZ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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