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CU53 ZKT

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,432 mi
Last recorded131,432 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ZKT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 131,432 miles

ADVISE STEERING NOTCHY

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON [PADS LOOK OK]

Fail 20 Nov 2019 131,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. WRONG SIZE (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTRIGGER BEHIND FRONT WHEEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced IN FRONT OF FRONT WHEEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ADVISE STEERING NOTCHY

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON [PADS LOOK OK]

Pass 14 Nov 2018 130,825 miles

advise brake pad warning light on

Fail 13 Nov 2018 130,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Nov 2017 128,400 miles

ADVISE BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 7 Nov 2017 128,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded MIDDLE TO FRONT 2 PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER AND OUTER SILL BY AXLE MOUNTING (6.1.B.2)

ADVISE BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 9 Nov 2016 124,626 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 121,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded [2] pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded [2] pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 116,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play o/s/f rack arm

Fail 13 Nov 2014 116,523 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play o/s/f rack arm

Pass 7 Nov 2013 112,713 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 108,087 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 108,087 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 103,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear discs corroded on contact face

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F inner CV boot leaking

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear washer in-op

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 99,857 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn/scored

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/r door will not open properly from outside

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 96,299 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 96,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 91,825 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 91,825 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 87,524 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 87,524 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 83,312 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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CU53 ZKT is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU53 ZKT, 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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CU53 ZKT is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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