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CU53 OEW

2003 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

264,088 mi
Last recorded264,088 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OEW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 264,088 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 251,222 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Oct 2009 251,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2008 234,844 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 215,488 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Oct 2006 170,149 miles

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

Nearside rear lamp, lense cracked.

Nearside rear reverse light inoperative.

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

Turbo pipe come apart.

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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CU53 OEW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU53 OEW, 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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What year was CU53 OEW registered?

CU53 OEW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is CU53 OEW safe to buy?

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