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AV03 AJU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

176,971 mi
Last recorded176,971 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 AJU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 176,971 miles

corrosion/damage/holes to front inner sills/outriggers

Pass 8 Dec 2018 164,574 miles

corrosion/damage/holes to both sills/inner sills at front

Pass 9 Dec 2017 152,440 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 136,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 136,972 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 117,660 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 117,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 105,783 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2013

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Dec 2012 87,893 miles

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

airbag lamp on ( will be fail in future )

no towball fitted

one o/s tail lamp inop

seats 6 & 7 not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2011 83,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag warning on.MOT fail from jan 2012

rear discs rusting across braking surface

seats 6 & 7 not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,468 miles

front discs poor condition

only 4 pasenger seats fitted at time of test

rear discs poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2010 74,362 miles

Both front suspension top mounts are worn.

Centre exhaust is corroded.

Front discs are worn and corroded on inner braking surface.

Movement in N/S/F anti roll bar link.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear seats not fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,521 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly corroded on inner braking surfaces.

Both front suspension strut top mounts are worn.

N/S/R tyre is on 3mm.

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear-most bush is slightly debonded.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 64,917 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to inner edge of front discs.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 60,378 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 48,901 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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AV03 AJU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV03 AJU, 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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AV03 AJU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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