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AY53 WWT

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

171,617 mi
Last recorded171,617 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WWT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 171,617 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 171,537 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 161,360 miles

parking brake release button missing

Fail 15 Dec 2017 161,339 miles

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

parking brake release button missing

Pass 16 Dec 2016 148,362 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 136,359 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 124,897 miles

EXHAUST: CATALYTIC CONVERTER HANGERS ROTTEN

EXHAUST: CENTRE SILENCER CLAMP ROTTEN - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

EXHAUST: MIDDLE AND REAR SECTION CONNECTING POINTS ROTTEN

EXHAUST: REAR SILENCER CLAMP ROTTEN - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 124,896 miles

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

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

EXHAUST: CATALYTIC CONVERTER HANGERS ROTTEN

EXHAUST: CENTRE SILENCER CLAMP ROTTEN - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

EXHAUST: MIDDLE AND REAR SECTION CONNECTING POINTS ROTTEN

EXHAUST: REAR SILENCER CLAMP ROTTEN - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 116,636 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP ROTTEN

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 116,623 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP ROTTEN

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 103,456 miles

Front pipe hangers corroded, connecting bolts to middle section also corroded.

N/s/r tyre perished.

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 103,456 miles

Front pipe hangers corroded, connecting bolts to middle section also corroded.

N/s/r tyre perished.

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 92,910 miles

FRONT PIPE / CATALYST HANGERS WEAK DUE TO CORROSION

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN - PADS OK

Pass 15 Dec 2010 81,917 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN & HEAVY CORROSION TO INSIDE FACE OF OSF DISC

Fail 14 Dec 2010 81,917 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN & HEAVY CORROSION TO INSIDE FACE OF OSF DISC

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 69,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 69,179 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 57,246 miles

3rd row seats not fitted so 3rd row belts not checked

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 57,246 miles

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

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

3rd row seats not fitted so 3rd row belts not checked

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,330 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 43,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,565 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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AY53 WWT is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AY53 WWT, 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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AY53 WWT is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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