MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear service and handbrake weak
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear service and handbrake weak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
general under body surface rust
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
general under body surface rust
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
brake warning light on
o/s/r shock absorber outer casing corroded
Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake warning light on
o/s/r shock absorber outer casing corroded
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake warning lamp on
o/s/r shock absorber dust cover corroded
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake warning lamp on
o/s/r shock absorber dust cover corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
child safety seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt
n/s/f and o/s/f chassis corroded
o/s/r shock absorber dust cover corroded
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DH53 BUA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 DH53 BUA, 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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DH53 BUA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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