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EA03 TFX

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

15,678 mi
Last recorded15,678 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 15,678 miles

Front both sills have bent

Rear seats not fitted

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

under body/suspension has corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2017 158,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front both sills have bent

Rear seats not fitted

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

under body/suspension has corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2016 139,139 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2016 139,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 126,393 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front tyre wear is uneven

o/s front door trim is missing

outer sills are damaged

panel damage

screen is damaged

some of the rear seats have been removed

Pass 20 Jun 2014 114,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust is corroded

front tyre wear is uneven

o/s front door trim is missing

o/s rear tyre wear is uneven

panel damage

screen is damaged

seats in the rear have been removed

Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,624 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Nearside rear brake binding on slightly

Fail 3 Jul 2013 103,624 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Nearside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2012 88,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,785 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2011 70,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2010 60,879 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Steering slightly rough

Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,771 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 51,771 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,181 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,323 miles

both rear seats taken off, otherwise with driver seat this car must have 6 seats.

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 TFX is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA03 TFX, 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 TFX is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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