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AX03 FUW

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

170,790 mi
Last recorded170,790 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 FUW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 170,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 155,073 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 155,073 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 142,791 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

under car corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 131,730 miles

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

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

engine & underbody covers fitted

offside front floor showing corosion

Fail 16 Sep 2016 131,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine & underbody covers fitted

offside front floor showing corosion

Pass 7 Jul 2015 119,714 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 111,178 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 111,178 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 98,827 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 98,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 84,903 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 84,902 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2011 75,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 66,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,394 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 54,227 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 54,227 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 43,685 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 43,685 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,823 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 30,823 miles

Nearside 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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AX03 FUW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AX03 FUW, 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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AX03 FUW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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