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CA52 GVO

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,990 mi
Last recorded150,990 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 GVO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 150,990 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 140,502 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 123,458 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 116,526 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 116,510 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust knocking

Fail 21 Mar 2014 109,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 109,016 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 99,896 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bottom gearbox mount worn

signs of diesel fuel filter has slight leakage

Fail 25 Feb 2013 99,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bottom gearbox mount worn

signs of diesel fuel filter has slight leakage

Fail 15 Mar 2012 90,606 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on pads ok

Pass 15 Mar 2012 90,606 miles

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

brake pad warning light on pads ok

Pass 15 Feb 2011 78,551 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 78,551 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 65,151 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 50,353 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 50,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,126 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 36,126 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,994 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 29,104 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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CA52 GVO is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CA52 GVO, 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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CA52 GVO is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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