MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat section (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front brake caliper anti rattle springs missing.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both sides inner (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides front (1.2.1 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both front brake flexy hoses perished
Front discs corroded/lipped
Headlamps dis-coloured
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear discs corroded/lipped
Rear pads low
Slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both front brake flexy hoses perished
Front discs corroded/lipped
Headlamps dis-coloured
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear discs corroded/lipped
Rear pads low
Slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside front brake caliper anti rattle spring missing.
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside front brake caliper anti rattle spring missing.
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
under side rusty
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
under side rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
both front chassis legs corroded
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
offside rear shock absorber corroded
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
both front chassis legs corroded
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
offside rear shock absorber corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
offside front outer sill damaged and corossion appearing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
offside front outer sill damaged and corossion appearing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both inner cv boots split
n/s rear tyre wearing on the inside
rear brake discs are pitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/r tyre close to limit..
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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CV53 GHO is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 GHO, 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 GHO is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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