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DG53 UFT

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

252,243 mi
Last recorded252,243 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 UFT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 252,243 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 247,773 miles

ball joint rubbers perished

brake pipes corroded

cv boots weeping

floors and chassis corroded

play in the steering

sills corroded / holed

Fail 17 Jun 2020 247,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ball joint rubbers perished

brake pipes corroded

cv boots weeping

floors and chassis corroded

play in the steering

sills corroded / holed

Pass 19 Jun 2019 236,715 miles

Corrosion To Sills Floor And Chassis

N/S Wishbone Bushes Contaminated With Oil

Suspension Top Mounts Stiff / Noisy

n/s outer sill holed not within 30cms of a load bearing member

Fail 18 Jun 2019 236,715 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Corrosion To Sills Floor And Chassis

N/S Wishbone Bushes Contaminated With Oil

Suspension Top Mounts Stiff / Noisy

Pass 17 Aug 2018 227,068 miles

Rear N/S Shock Absorber Weeping

floors and chassis corroded

sills corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2018 227,068 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

floors and chassis corroded

sills corroded

rear n/s shockabsorber weeping

Pass 17 Aug 2017 214,728 miles

Corrosion Starting To The Chassis

Corrosion To Tjhe O/S Outer Sill

Front Of The N/S Outer Sill Corroded Not Within 30cms Of Any Prescribed Area

Large Crack In The Windscreen Not Effecting The View

Fail 15 Aug 2017 214,727 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Corrosion Starting To The Chassis

Corrosion To Tjhe O/S Outer Sill

Front Of The N/S Outer Sill Corroded Not Within 30cms Of Any Prescribed Area

Large Crack In The Windscreen Not Effecting The View

Pass 4 Aug 2016 199,073 miles

Chip In The Windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2015 184,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both chassis legs slightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 184,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both chassis legs slightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear inners sills slightly corroded

f/o/s inner sill slightly corroded

heat shield insecure

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 175,980 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

f/o/s tyre tread getting close to legal limit 2.7mm - 215/55/16

Pass 19 Jul 2013 162,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs are badly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 162,773 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs are badly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 149,512 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 149,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 130,690 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 113,746 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 113,746 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 96,416 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 96,416 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 82,626 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 82,620 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 66,093 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 48,462 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 48,462 miles

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

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

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

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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DG53 UFT is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 DG53 UFT, 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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DG53 UFT is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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