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AV53 GUW

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

208,599 mi
Last recorded208,599 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 GUW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 208,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 197,090 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 185,356 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 174,187 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 160,870 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 149,755 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 141,888 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 130,418 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 122,584 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust starting to blow

rear exhaust starting to blow

Pass 10 Sep 2016 113,219 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 99,755 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,220 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 87,235 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 79,888 miles

all four tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2011 74,604 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,847 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,324 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both inner cv boots split

rear offside seat belt cut but seat not fitted so belt now not testable item

Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,318 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,407 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 37,407 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,524 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 28,444 miles

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

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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AV53 GUW 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 90.9%.

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 AV53 GUW, 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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What year was AV53 GUW registered?

AV53 GUW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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