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EA53 HSD

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

211,644 mi
Last recorded211,644 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HSD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2017 211,644 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Backbox/centre section (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both front sills have slight damage

Brake wear lamp illuminated

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Unable to inspect rear seat belts due to obstruction

Pass 8 Jun 2016 208,724 miles

Brake wear indicator lamp illuminated

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 May 2016 208,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear insecure (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 202,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

low brake pad warning light on.unable too see brake pads (wheel trims fitted)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 202,076 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

low brake pad warning light on.unable too see brake pads (wheel trims fitted)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 193,923 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 193,923 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 180,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 180,713 miles

rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 167,201 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 153,065 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 153,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2009 139,049 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 139,049 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 125,350 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2008 125,350 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2007 111,886 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 94,367 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

marks through rear no plate

rear seat belt plastic covers broken

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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EA53 HSD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 EA53 HSD, 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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EA53 HSD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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