MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,548 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load compansator (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some parts
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play front lower ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some parts
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL METAL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/SIDE FRONT (2.5.A.1c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment O/SIDE FRONT (2.5.A.1c)
REARMOST SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED REAR SEATS NOT FITTED.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/FRONT (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE INTO REAR BOX EXCESSIVELY CORODED (7.1.2)
registration plate insecure FRONT (6.3.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL METAL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/SIDE FRONT (2.5.A.1c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment O/SIDE FRONT (2.5.A.1c)
REARMOST SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED REAR SEATS NOT FITTED.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/FRONT (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front & rear brake pipes corroding
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front & rear brake pipes corroding
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
power steering noisy poss belt /tentioner
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sill damage n/s
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DU53 FAK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 DU53 FAK, 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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DU53 FAK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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