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DA53 FDP

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,778 mi
Last recorded116,778 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FDP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 116,778 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 115,635 miles

Advanced corrosion to O/S/F Chassis

Exhaust blow at front

General corrosion throughout

Inspected in wet conditions

Fail 24 Nov 2015 115,635 miles

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

Advanced corrosion to O/S/F Chassis

Exhaust blow at front

General corrosion throughout

Inspected in wet conditions

Pass 27 Nov 2014 109,974 miles

exhaust system corroded, 1 x hanger corroded/missing

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2014 109,974 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

exhaust system corroded, 1 x hanger corroded/missing

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 106,611 miles

Advanced corrosion to centre and rear silencers.

N/S/R Brake pipe corroded.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 106,611 miles

Advanced corrosion to centre and rear silencers.

N/S/R Brake pipe corroded.

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 103,833 miles

exhaust corroded and flex loose

rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2012 103,833 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded and flex loose

rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2011 90,833 miles

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

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

front o/s wheel dented inner edge

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2011 90,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front o/s wheel dented inner edge

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 76,842 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,622 miles

plastic clip brocken on handbrake cables

small screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,817 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

handbrake cable return spring holder broken

rear silencer corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2007 39,739 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

handbrake cable return spring holder broken

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2006 29,786 miles

Inner Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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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DA53 FDP is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA53 FDP, 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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DA53 FDP is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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