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DN53 FZU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,440 mi
Last recorded157,440 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 FZU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 157,440 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 157,408 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member and jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear inner and outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member and jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear inner side and outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 27 Oct 2020 149,517 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 149,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL / JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER AN OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER AN OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 144,360 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 127,711 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 127,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 114,769 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 114,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 101,986 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,392 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 89,389 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,987 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 75,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 68,753 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 68,752 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,284 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,992 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,326 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERRISHED CRACKS VISABLE

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERRISHED CRACKS VISABLE

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 39,369 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL CRACKED AROUND OUTER EDGE

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED AROUND OUTER EDGE

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 39,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL CRACKED AROUND OUTER EDGE

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED AROUND OUTER EDGE

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 32,325 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,586 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 29,738 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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DN53 FZU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN53 FZU, 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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DN53 FZU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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