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AP53 KME

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,359 mi
Last recorded100,359 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KME
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2020 100,359 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 91,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust center box blowing ,rear and center boxs corroded.

Fail 19 Dec 2018 91,268 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust center box blowing ,rear and center boxs corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 83,265 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorated, silencer casings delaminated

Pass 15 Dec 2016 73,022 miles

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

corrosion started offside and nearside front chassis rails by subframe mountings

front exhaust mounting broken

rear exhaust sections heavily corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2016 73,022 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

corrosion started offside and nearside front chassis rails by subframe mountings

front exhaust mounting broken

rear exhaust sections heavily corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 67,608 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to pipe joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hub flexl hose corroded near hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2015 67,505 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt not retracting (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe from flexi hose to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box to pipe joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hub flexl hose corroded near hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 61,855 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2014 61,627 miles

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 55,065 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 48,461 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Unable to fully inspect nearside mid rear seat belt as child seat installed.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,010 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2011 41,010 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs corroding

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,136 miles

front brake discs rusted on inner face

Pass 18 Dec 2009 30,939 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,602 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 22,467 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front tyres worn on inner edges,tread approx 3mm

Pass 19 Dec 2006 17,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to fully inspect front underside[engine shield fitted]

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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AP53 KME is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AP53 KME, 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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AP53 KME is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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