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AX53 HHD

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,994 mi
Last recorded124,994 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HHD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 124,994 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 120,905 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 120,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 118,737 miles

n/s mirror damage

Fail 29 Nov 2017 118,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

n/s mirror damage

Pass 29 Nov 2016 113,481 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 113,481 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 107,330 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1n)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 107,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.2.1b)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 102,198 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 102,198 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 95,873 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 89,854 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 28 Nov 2011 83,612 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing

ns/f inner c v boot split

ns/r tyre wearing on outer edge

os/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2011 83,612 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing

ns/f inner c v boot split

ns/r tyre wearing on outer edge

os/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2010 74,956 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010

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

F/INNER CV BOOTS SPLIT

Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,153 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 69,153 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 63,777 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 195/60/16

Pass 26 Nov 2007 57,615 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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AX53 HHD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AX53 HHD, 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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AX53 HHD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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