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CX53 LVC

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,331 mi
Last recorded106,331 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 LVC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 106,331 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. reduced efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

abs lamp intermittent fault

sump corroded leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2018 102,008 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 96,751 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 96,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 92,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases entire system corroded deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency reduced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 88,246 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,970 miles

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

front chassis legs have surface corrosion

only osr seat fitted all other rear belts not tested

Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,408 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 76,240 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear silencer slightly corroded at time of test.

rear silencer exhaust clamp missing but no leak of exhaust gasses at time of test.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 76,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear silencer slightly corroded at time of test.

rear silencer exhaust clamp missing but no leak of exhaust gasses at time of test.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,416 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 60,294 miles

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

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,948 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 52,912 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 52,787 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 45,610 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,610 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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CX53 LVC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CX53 LVC, 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 LVC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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