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2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,334 mi
Last recorded162,334 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 URL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 162,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 150,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 150,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 136,170 miles

Front discs worn

Front metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear anti-roll bar bushes slight play

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 136,170 miles

Front discs worn

Front metal brake pipes corroded

Rear anti-roll bar bushes slight play

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 121,755 miles

Front and rear metal brake pipes corroding

Front tyres close to marker bars

Nearside rear tyre close to marker bars

Pass 17 May 2011 106,654 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 May 2011 106,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2010 92,812 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 91,812 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 77,875 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing edges

strong advise n/s/r tyre worn edges

Pass 28 Apr 2008 62,979 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,128 miles

both fronttyres wearing inner edges

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 URL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 URL, 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 URL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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