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DV53 EBC

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

219,108 mi
Last recorded219,108 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 EBC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 219,108 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 219,108 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 212,910 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 212,909 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 193,766 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 193,766 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 174,312 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 153,650 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 136,056 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 136,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 118,340 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 98,885 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 96,100 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 90,447 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 95,428 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 90,228 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 81,877 miles

Child seat fitted to rear.

Front brakes slight immbalance.

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 72,469 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 72,469 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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DV53 EBC 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 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 DV53 EBC, 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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DV53 EBC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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