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CX53 UTR

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,047 mi
Last recorded133,047 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 133,047 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and Outer SILLS Corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and Outer SILLS Corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 130,379 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 130,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 127,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box +Corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 123,680 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 123,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 118,950 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 114,811 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 110,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 110,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 106,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 102,473 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 102,473 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 97,790 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 95,417 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 90,989 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 90,974 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 85,253 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 85,245 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 76,505 miles

Brake Pad Light Lit No Wiring

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

Poor Sweep O/S Screen Wiper

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 76,421 miles

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

Brake Pad Light Lit No Wiring

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

Poor Sweep O/S Screen Wiper

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 67,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,380 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 59,376 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,147 miles

Both front brake disks worn and slightly

Both rear brake disks slightly pitted

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

Nearside rear tyre has been run flat

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 48,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 41,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,277 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 35,277 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 25,612 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 UTR is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 CX53 UTR, 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 UTR is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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