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EA03 SZD

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,409 mi
Last recorded137,409 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 SZD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2021 137,409 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn NS and OS strut top upper mounts excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Outer core split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough Steering excessively tight when turning from lock to lock when suspension jacked (2.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS and OS (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS and OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS lens are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS from the rear hoses to the rear callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NS and OS ,also outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 132,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front tyre near to legal limit!

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

offside and nearside front outer sills damaged/corroding and distorted!

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding slightly.

rear silencer corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 12 Sep 2019 131,675 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 125,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 115,978 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight underneath (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 112,529 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing wear on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 112,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre showing wear on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 107,095 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 96,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Nov 2012 80,368 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2011 69,767 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,418 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,447 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 44,564 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 35,616 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,689 miles

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

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 SZD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EA03 SZD, 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 SZD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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