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AU53 TNV

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,691 mi
Last recorded130,691 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 TNV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 130,691 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 122,123 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 122,080 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 112,835 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 112,833 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 101,301 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 90,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 90,689 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2015 78,256 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 69,916 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perishing on outer shoulders

Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,432 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,550 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 63,331 miles

slight pitting on inner face of both front discs.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 61,552 miles

child seats fitted to nearside rear and centre rear seats.

front discs slightly pitted.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,619 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 56,784 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 56,784 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 54,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads and discs worn change soon

rear sections exhaust in poor state

Pass 15 Nov 2007 54,373 miles

front pads and discs worn change soon

rear sections exhaust in poor state

Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,555 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 50,555 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges. Ok but advise to keep an eye on. 195 60 r16

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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AU53 TNV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AU53 TNV, 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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AU53 TNV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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