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AY53 WZO

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

144,697 mi
Last recorded144,697 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WZO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 144,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 144,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 140,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 128,905 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 125,106 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 120,595 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats ()

Fail 18 Aug 2021 120,595 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 118,548 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 23 Aug 2019 114,648 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device motor sting

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats ()

Fail 22 Aug 2019 114,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device motor sting

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats ()

Pass 28 Aug 2018 107,010 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 107,010 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box joint pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 98,902 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 90,629 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 9 Aug 2016 90,629 miles

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

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 15 Aug 2015 81,856 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 81,856 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,980 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2013 68,384 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 17 Aug 2013 68,384 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,695 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2011 53,616 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 43,995 miles

all rear seats removed from motor belts not tested

Pass 8 Aug 2009 36,985 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,192 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,697 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,237 miles

presented with no rear seats fitted

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 WZO is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WZO, 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 WZO is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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