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CV53 EJX

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

216,456 mi
Last recorded216,456 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 EJX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 216,456 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

undercaridge corosion

Fail 20 Feb 2018 216,456 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded along floor x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Central Brake pipe leaking fuel tank area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 198,034 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 198,034 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded along floor x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded middle rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 178,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 157,716 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 157,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 137,921 miles

excess handbrake travel

Fail 24 Feb 2014 137,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

excess handbrake travel

Fail 18 Feb 2013 116,744 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 116,744 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 97,225 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 97,225 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 70,528 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 62,096 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 51,325 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 51,325 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,012 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 39,012 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,390 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 26,390 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CV53 EJX is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CV53 EJX, 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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CV53 EJX is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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