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AX52 KBP

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

171,157 mi
Last recorded171,157 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 KBP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 171,157 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 171,146 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 157,429 miles

both front flexi brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2015 157,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both front flexi brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2014 141,789 miles

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2013 129,058 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 129,058 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 107,836 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 107,836 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 107,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 91,936 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 91,936 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 89,535 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 89,535 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 68,021 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 68,021 miles

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

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

emissions aborted due to exhaust

rear brake discs worn uneven

Pass 31 Jan 2008 63,220 miles

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

both front lower arm ball joint gaitors split

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play on top shock absorber mounts

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 29 Jan 2007 56,356 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint boot split

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint boot split

Pass 27 Jan 2006 44,265 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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AX52 KBP is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AX52 KBP, 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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AX52 KBP is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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