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CV53 HVB

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,669 mi
Last recorded105,669 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 HVB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 105,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 105,667 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 95,841 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 95,834 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 87,245 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 80,625 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 80,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,466 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,290 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 70,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,733 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,821 miles

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

nearside front tyre inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,716 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 46,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,422 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,460 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,431 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,239 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 33,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,038 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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CV53 HVB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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