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AU53 UVV

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,883 mi
Last recorded127,883 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UVV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 127,883 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 120,739 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 120,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush mountain bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush mountain bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

child seats fitted

exhaust has minor leak

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 113,974 miles

both front brake flexis chaffed,nsf tyre low on tread,baby seats fitted to most rear seats

centre stop lamp inop-brake switch sticky,both front shocker tops play-bushes

Fail 27 Oct 2015 113,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users pattern faulty-investigate (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front brake flexis chaffed,nsf tyre low on tread,baby seats fitted to most rear seats

centre stop lamp inop-brake switch sticky,both front shocker tops play-bushes

Fail 27 Oct 2014 105,520 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 105,520 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 98,859 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 98,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 90,393 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 79,172 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 73,842 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 68,713 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 60,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 60,762 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 55,730 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 50,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UVV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol 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 AU53 UVV, 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 UVV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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