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CV53 WKW

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

192,087 mi
Last recorded192,087 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2024 192,087 miles

Exhaust system insecure last 3 rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

car rusty under side

engine oil leaks

no rear seats in car

Pass 25 Oct 2023 185,723 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front brake pipes to brake calipers slightly corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2023 185,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front brake pipes to brake calipers slightly corroded

engine oil needs topping up

Pass 4 Oct 2022 178,109 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake flex hoses starting to crack

engine oil leaks

exhaust rear box heat shield insecure

no rear seats fitted at the time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2021 173,020 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 173,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2020 169,755 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

some corrosion to offside front under sill not within any prescribed areas

Pass 30 Jul 2019 164,508 miles

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

no seats fitted to rear

Pass 19 Jun 2018 158,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust has a slight leak

some movement in offside front suspension leg top mounting

winter tyre fitted to offside rear

Fail 18 Jun 2018 158,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust has a slight leak

some movement in offside front suspension leg top mounting

winter tyre fitted to offside rear

Pass 23 Jun 2017 153,853 miles

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 153,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 149,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lamp cluster cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2016 149,186 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper ball joint rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lamp cluster cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2015 145,305 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 140,826 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 140,809 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 134,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 125,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jul 2012 125,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2011 117,669 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 117,669 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 108,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 108,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 98,108 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 98,101 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 90,828 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 90,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 83,471 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 WKW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 CV53 WKW, 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 WKW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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