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CX53 BZE

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,350 mi
Last recorded144,350 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 BZE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 144,350 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 132,377 miles

no lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 21 Jun 2018 132,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

no lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 15 Jul 2017 121,751 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front no plate damaged

offside rear wheel arch coroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 121,751 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front no plate damaged

offside rear wheel arch coroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 110,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 110,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box+tail (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 96,498 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 96,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 83,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear wiper worn

Fail 16 May 2014 83,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear wiper worn

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,422 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 71,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 59,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Jun 2012 59,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2011 48,116 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 48,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,816 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 25,880 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 16,099 miles

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)

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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CX53 BZE is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CX53 BZE, 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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CX53 BZE is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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