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CE53 EET

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,990 mi
Last recorded137,990 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 EET
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 137,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 137,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 127,791 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 124,611 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 124,359 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 121,352 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 121,352 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 119,237 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 114,698 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 110,937 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

[power assisted steering?] noisy

corrosion:- rear quadrants, offside front inner wheel arch, coil springs, offside front outrigger/chassis, rear chassis, floor to sills, offside outer sill

Fail 28 Nov 2019 110,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

[power assisted steering?] noisy

corrosion:- rear quadrants, offside front inner wheel arch, coil springs, offside front outrigger/chassis, rear chassis, floor to sills, offside outer sill

Fail 28 Jun 2019 110,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

drivers door handle damaged but operates ok

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2018 105,753 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both offside tyres badly worn out on edges

corrosion:- offside rear metal brake pipe, outer sills, nearside rear inner wheelarch

nearside front tyre edge worn

nearside tyre sidewall deteriorated and worn edge

Fail 9 Jul 2018 105,753 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))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front outriggers to chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty offside not working (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both offside tyres badly worn out on edges

corrosion:- offside rear metal brake pipe, outer sills, nearside rear inner wheelarch

fluid left on nearside suspension/subframe

nearside front tyre edge worn

nearside tyre sidewall deteriorated and worn edge

Pass 8 Jul 2017 96,538 miles

corrosion:- offside rear brake pipe, front outriggers, offside outer sill, nearside rear inner wheelarch

nearside front inner c v boot

offside tyres

Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,375 miles

offside rear metal brake pipe

offside rear tyre edge

Pass 18 Jul 2015 84,290 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 81,129 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,085 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 62,982 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 62,982 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,199 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking to outer sidewalls

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,483 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,218 miles

Battery cover is broken

Both front suspension lower ball joint boots are split

Both rear brake discs are becoming worn & scored

Offside & nearside front suspension top mountings are wearing & getting noisy

Offside front anti-roll bar link arm upper joint has slight wear & boot is split

Serpentine belt is starting to split

Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,521 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,718 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 31,673 miles

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

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE RIGHT ON LIMIT B/D

Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,883 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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CE53 EET is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CE53 EET, 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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CE53 EET is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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