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DE03 XAK

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,881 mi
Last recorded150,881 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 XAK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 150,881 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sills corroding

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 144,768 miles

Both front anti roll bar bushes worn

Both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

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

Fuel tandem pump damp

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 144,768 miles

Both front anti roll bar bushes worn

Both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel tandem pump damp

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 139,744 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 139,744 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front caliper both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 136,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 136,061 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 157,013 miles

slight play at both sides front top mounting bushes

Fail 8 Mar 2016 125,223 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

slight play at both sides front top mounting bushes

Pass 12 May 2015 123,754 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 123,754 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 112,627 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 112,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 102,755 miles

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 10 May 2012 91,574 miles

slight damage to o/s mirror

Pass 19 May 2011 80,948 miles

o/s mirror slighly imsecure

Pass 19 May 2010 69,290 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 59,616 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 59,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 50,538 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 May 2007 43,606 miles

Brake pad wear sensor light on

Front brake pads worn slightly low

Pass 23 May 2006 37,099 miles

Damage to drivers front outer sill panel lower lip.

Rear seats not fitted at time of test, rear seat, seat belts not tested.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DE03 XAK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 DE03 XAK, 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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DE03 XAK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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