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DV53 OBF

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,500 mi
Last recorded152,500 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 152,500 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle/components

offside rear inner sill undersealed over welded repair area

Fail 8 Apr 2021 152,419 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (inner) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle/components

Pass 21 Mar 2020 148,635 miles

Offside Rear tyre has hair line cracks in tread

Pass 4 Apr 2019 144,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes feeding flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central center silencer very weak

Front front wishbones rear bushes has slight movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Recommend a brake service

Pass 31 Mar 2019 144,063 miles

Recommend a brake service

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes feeding flexs corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer very weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 144,063 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes feeding flexs corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer very weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Recommend a brake service

Pass 29 Mar 2018 138,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexible hose and flexible hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexible hose and flexible hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 138,772 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken off of center pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexible hose and flexible hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexible hose and flexible hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 134,352 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 134,352 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement parking brake linkage seized up (3.5.1k)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear in 1 place only (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear in 1 place only (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 130,724 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 125,395 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 119,383 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder n/s/r tyre cracking in tread 2rear seat belts cant be checked big frame inback oxilery belt cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2013 118,536 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 118,536 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 104,140 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished in tread

Fail 27 Jun 2012 104,138 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

N/S/R Tyre perished in tread

O/S/F Tyre inner edge wear

Unable to see brake fluid level

Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,238 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 67,069 miles

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

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2010 67,069 miles

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,276 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,423 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 33,876 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

offside rear seat not fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,966 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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DV53 OBF 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 70.8%.

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 OBF, 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 OBF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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