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AV03 ULH

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,428 mi
Last recorded138,428 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ULH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 138,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 138,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 131,031 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2019 131,031 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2018 120,755 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 120,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 111,807 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,795 miles

Exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated and brackets corroded and weakened

Front discs heavily worn and corroded inner faces

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated / weak

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Inner sills, chassis and floor corroded

N/s/r brake pipe heavily corroded

N/s/r tyre heavily worn edges and badly cracked

Oil leak

Uplift in rear axle bushes

Fail 10 Mar 2016 102,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated and brackets corroded and weakened

Front discs heavily worn and corroded inner faces

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated / weak

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Inner sills, chassis and floor corroded

N/s/r brake pipe heavily corroded

N/s/r tyre heavily worn edges and badly cracked

Oil leak

Uplift in rear axle bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,193 miles

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

Front chassis corroded

N/s/r brake pipe corroded

N/s/r tyre outer wall curb damaged

Only five seats fitted at the time of test

Rear shockers corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre low on tread (3mm)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rewar tyre perishing

offside rear tyre low on tread (3mm)

offside rear tyre perishing and wearing on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,146 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust box corroding, centre box corroding

Fail 1 Mar 2013 80,146 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust box corroding, centre box corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,108 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 68,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,010 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate from bonding

front wipers smearing slightly

rear exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

rear number plate faded

Fail 7 Mar 2011 60,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate from bonding

front wipers smearing slightly

rear exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

rear number plate faded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,374 miles

rear number plate detiorated slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,601 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,266 miles

smear from front wipers

water damage to front and rear number plates

Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 9,445 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 ULH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 ULH, 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 ULH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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