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C5 CUV

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

100,924 mi
Last recorded100,924 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 CUV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 100,924 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 99,337 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 97,734 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 95,501 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 94,022 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 92,701 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 91,240 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 84,549 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 76,982 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres have wear but ok for mot. all (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 7,336 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 69,749 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,117 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 61,898 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 58,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 55,905 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)

n/s front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 15 Dec 2010 52,270 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 48,861 miles

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

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

advise front inner drive shaft gaiters starting too perish

advise offside rear tyre worn inner edge

advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2009 45,334 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 45,334 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 41,111 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges and perishing

Pass 19 May 2007 36,915 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

advise both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 May 2006 31,982 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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C5 CUV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 C5 CUV, 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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C5 CUV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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The MOT history for C5 CUV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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