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AV03 LVR

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

186,095 mi
Last recorded186,095 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 LVR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 186,095 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 Jul 2014 186,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Jul 2013 178,227 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 178,193 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 168,239 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 156,867 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 156,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 146,455 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f discs wearing thin

Fail 5 Jul 2010 146,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f discs wearing thin

Pass 9 Jul 2009 135,951 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 127,349 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Section of rubber missing from sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2007 117,829 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2007 117,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 109,504 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 LVR is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LVR, 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 LVR is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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