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EA03 SKU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,705 mi
Last recorded140,705 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 SKU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 140,705 miles

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

n/s inner and outer cv boots starting to deteriorate

oil leaks

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

rear o/s tyre starting to wear and nail in tread

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails steering and suspension components,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 13 Sep 2016 131,588 miles

all brake pipes are starting to corrode surface rust

both outer sill have damage to them

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

floor panels chassis rails inner sill are all starting to corrode

oil leak

rev light is not working

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Sep 2016 131,588 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all brake pipes are starting to corrode surface rust

both outer sill have damage to them

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

floor panels chassis rails inner sill are all starting to corrode

oil leak

rev light is not working

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jul 2015 126,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust and mountings starating to deteriorate

n/s mirror cover damaged

o/sn/s outer sills damaged

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 6 Jul 2015 126,324 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust and mountings starating to deteriorate

n/s mirror cover damaged

o/sn/s outer sills damaged

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jun 2014 118,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jun 2014 118,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jun 2013 102,508 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jun 2012 88,688 miles

some steering and susspention bushes starting to wear

Pass 11 Jun 2011 78,548 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror cracked and damaged

n/s inner cv boot incomplete

rear seats not fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 69,636 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2010 69,502 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged.

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 60,260 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 51,131 miles

N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Fail 31 May 2008 51,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Pass 15 May 2007 40,209 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 May 2007 40,124 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 May 2006 32,508 miles

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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EA03 SKU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EA03 SKU, 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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EA03 SKU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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