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CA52 HYH

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,655 mi
Last recorded151,655 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 HYH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 151,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to underside of car

rear exhaust system detoriated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 177,913 miles

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

advise speedo head changed at test reading was 136340

child seats are fitted at the rear

exhaust rear box is corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 136,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

child seats are fitted at the rear

exhaust rear box is corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 139,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 13 Apr 2015 139,247 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2014 131,676 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 126,507 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer layer peeling off. not holed or blowing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 113,482 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both rear tyres worn at shoulders

centre front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

centre front exhaust support peg snapped, other peg almost rusted through

nearside rear exhaust backbox deteriorated and joining clamp rusted through

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 12 Apr 2012 113,406 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear tyres worn at shoulders

centre front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

centre front exhaust support peg snapped, other peg almost rusted through

nearside rear exhaust backbox deteriorated and joining clamp rusted through

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 13 Apr 2011 101,563 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust support bracket rusted through (broken) at front

nearside rear wheel bearing very noisy

Pass 13 Apr 2011 101,563 miles

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

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

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

exhaust support bracket rusted through (broken) at front

nearside rear wheel bearing very noisy

Pass 15 Apr 2010 89,035 miles

both front brake disks worn and corroded

both rear brake disks slightly worn and corroded

front exaust slightly corroded

rear exaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,469 miles

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

N/S/R outter tyre wall has small cracks and is slightly worn. Tyre is not showing ply or cords.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 75,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

N/S/R outter tyre wall has small cracks and is slightly worn. Tyre is not showing ply or cords.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 61,308 miles

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)

both rear brake discs worn.

n/s/f tyre just starting to get close to legal limit.

noise noted when turning on o/s/f top suspension mount/bearings

Pass 12 Apr 2007 45,508 miles

both front tyres just starting to get close to legal limit.1.6mm

Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,642 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 30,642 miles

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

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 HYH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HYH, 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 HYH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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