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EA52 VFW

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,141 mi
Last recorded190,141 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 VFW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 190,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 187,940 miles

dip beam works but poor output

exhaust is in poor condition

front brake discs are rusty and warped

handbrake return spring is broken

movement in both front strut top bushes

ns drop link boot is split

ns inner cv joint is worn

nsf and nsr tyres are wearing on the outer edges

nsf and osf brake flexi hoses are cracking

osr tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear road springs are rusty

underside is very rusty

osf tyre is very low on tread

Pass 28 Apr 2017 183,994 miles

Body has slight corrosion General underbody corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately Discs corroded & pads low (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 176,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is soft (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

movement in both front strut top bushes

nsr road spring is broken just on the end

os headlamp adjuster does not work

Pass 30 Apr 2015 170,636 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 163,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 156,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 153,569 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 153,569 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 146,724 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front number plate is in poor condition.

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

Only two passenger seats fitted at test of test.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 146,724 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front number plate is in poor condition.

Only two passenger seats fitted at test of test.

Pass 5 May 2009 134,221 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Number plates are discolouring.

O/s mirror glass is cracked.

Only rearmost o/s & n/s centre row seat fitted in b ack at time of test.

Fail 5 May 2009 134,221 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Covers preventing access to some components.

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

Number plates are discolouring.

O/s mirror glass is cracked.

Only rearmost o/s & n/s centre row seat fitted in b ack at time of test.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 119,478 miles

All available rear seat belts checked, but not all rear seats fitted.

Front and rear number plates deteriorating.

N/s inner driveshaft gaiter split.

O/s front seat belt webbing starting to deteriorate.

O/s mirror glass is cracked.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 119,330 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

All available rear seat belts checked, but not all rear seats fitted.

Front and rear number plates deteriorating.

N/s inner driveshaft gaiter split.

O/s front seat belt webbing starting to deteriorate.

O/s mirror glass is cracked.

Fail 3 May 2007 102,855 miles

Engine covers & undertrays preventing access to some components.

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

N/s inner c/v gaiter split.

O/s mirror glass cracked.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Some play in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 3 May 2007 102,855 miles

Engine covers & undertrays preventing access to some components.

N/s inner c/v gaiter split.

O/s mirror glass cracked.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Some play in o/s of steering rack.

Fail 9 May 2006 82,338 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

reverse lamp lens is cracked [advise only]

the rear number plate is starting to delaminate [advise only]

Pass 9 May 2006 82,338 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

reverse lamp lens is cracked [advise only]

the rear number plate is starting to delaminate [advise only]

Pass 30 Sep 2005 69,763 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate advise

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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EA52 VFW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA52 VFW, 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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EA52 VFW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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