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AX53 MWK

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,721 mi
Last recorded120,721 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 MWK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 120,721 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 120,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 112,899 miles

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

advise lower inter cooler leaking

advise under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 May 2016 112,729 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides x4 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

advise lower inter cooler leaking

advise under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 May 2015 105,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr and osf tyres have slight wear inside edges

Fail 19 May 2015 105,418 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr and osf tyres have slight wear inside edges

Pass 21 May 2014 97,622 miles

Both sides front steel brake pipes corrosion.

O/S/F rear, front lower wishbone arm bush wearing

Fail 21 May 2014 97,622 miles

Both sides front steel brake pipes corrosion.

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

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

O/S/F rear, front lower wishbone arm bush wearing

Pass 22 May 2013 88,393 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 88,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 7 Nov 2012 82,781 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 73,171 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,758 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 55,361 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,361 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,819 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 44,819 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,268 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 29,960 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 MWK 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 63.2%.

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 MWK, 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 MWK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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