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AV03 KCF

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

181,353 mi
Last recorded181,353 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 KCF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 181,353 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 161,416 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 161,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 139,519 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 139,501 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 121,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2013 105,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s and n/s front topmounts have slight lift, as per vt40

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 105,945 miles

o/s and n/s front topmounts have slight lift, as per vt40

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 104,745 miles

Alternator belt deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 104,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Alternator belt deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 103,109 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 103,109 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

diesel filter insecure

nsf wishbone rear bush

Pass 30 Mar 2011 91,400 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 91,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 91,349 miles

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

has van tyres fitted to it

Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,932 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2010 76,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2009 61,051 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,051 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,559 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,507 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 30,507 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KCF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AV03 KCF, 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 KCF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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