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AX03 KNV

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,619 mi
Last recorded216,619 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 216,619 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 197,387 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 197,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 174,596 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 174,596 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 143,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Mar 2014 143,103 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 111,689 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 83,738 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 82,429 miles

various damage around vehicle

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear number plate deteriorating

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

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

all tyres scuffed and damaged on outer sidewalls

brake fluid level low

front brake discs worn,lipped and corroding

front brake performance uneven

front number plate damaged

front shock absorber top mounts worn

front tyres becoming low on tread

inspection covers fitted above engine bay

n/s/f tyre has nail in outer edge and feathering on edges

o/s/f inner CV gaiter split and leaking grease

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 26 Jul 2011 82,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

air con pipe broken on compressor

all tyres scuffed and damaged on outer sidewalls

brake fluid level low

front brake discs worn,lipped and corroding

front brake performance uneven

front number plate damaged

front shock absorber top mounts worn

front tyres becoming low on tread

inspection covers fitted above engine bay

n/s/f tyre has nail in outer edge and feathering on edges

o/s/f inner CV gaiter split and leaking grease

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre has nail in outer edge

rear number plate deteriorating

various damage around vehicle

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 28 Jul 2010 77,501 miles

Covers fitted above engine

Damage down n/s of vehicle

Heater plug light on

Heavy lip on front brake discs / inner faces corroded

N/S/F wheel rim damaged

N/S/R tyre worn close to cord construction on inner edge

O/S inner cv gaiter leaking grease

Oil leak

Rear brake discs lipped and scored [ showing slight distortion ]

Slight bind on o/s/f brake

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 77,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Covers fitted above engine

Damage down n/s of vehicle

Heater plug light on

Heavy lip on front brake discs / inner faces corroded

N/S/F wheel rim damaged

N/S/R tyre worn close to cord construction on inner edge

O/S inner cv gaiter leaking grease

Oil leak

Rear brake discs lipped and scored [ showing slight distortion ]

Slight bind on o/s/f brake

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 70,192 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges / perishing

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

n/s/r tyre perished on walls /cuts in tread

Pass 5 Jul 2008 58,203 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,192 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 48,001 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,337 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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AX03 KNV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KNV, 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 KNV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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