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EA52 VHO

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,023 mi
Last recorded145,023 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 VHO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2017 145,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point box section (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Central Rear brake stop lamp not illuminating

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.4mm useable tread remaining 215/5516 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread area devoid of tread

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 139,593 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both outgiggers (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 132,949 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 132,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 124,825 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 124,825 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 115,271 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 107,719 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 98,597 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 90,972 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 76,843 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 66,220 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,282 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 52,873 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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EA52 VHO is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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