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DS53 OVF

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,425 mi
Last recorded95,425 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OVF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 95,425 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 95,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component leaking switch? (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 91,179 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%

Pass 15 Aug 2016 89,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear on swing arms (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded and centre bracket broken

Fail 15 Aug 2016 89,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55x16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear on swing arms (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system corroded and centre bracket broken

Pass 11 Aug 2015 86,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 82,838 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 79,614 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 79,614 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 73,861 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 73,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front both tyres worn smooth on edges

front brake discs corroded

front wipers slight smear

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,908 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 70,908 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,729 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 63,729 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,245 miles

light surface cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,382 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,864 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,377 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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DS53 OVF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS53 OVF, 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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DS53 OVF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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