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AX03 NCC

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,038 mi
Last recorded164,038 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 NCC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 164,038 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Front and rear number plate deteriorated

Front discs deteriorated

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Slight play in both front top mounts

Slight play in nearside front ball joint

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 1 Mar 2017 164,034 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipes corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Front and rear number plate deteriorated

Front discs deteriorated

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Slight play in both front top mounts

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes and drop links

Slight play in nearside front ball joint

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 4 Mar 2016 152,009 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Front pads low

Front registration plate deteriorated

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Slight play in steering rack arms

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 140,703 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Feb 2015 140,702 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2014 127,669 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 119,244 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 108,662 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 108,662 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 105,710 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 96,515 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 84,794 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)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 84,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 74,511 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 74,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,866 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 47,198 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 47,198 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 NCC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue 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 NCC, 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 NCC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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