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EA53 MXC

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,525 mi
Last recorded149,525 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 MXC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 149,525 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 149,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 134,927 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 134,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 114,288 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 107,472 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 98,227 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 98,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 90,369 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 82,439 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 73,860 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,170 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 54,279 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 54,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,565 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,340 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 32,260 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/S/R MOST SEAT NOT FITTED. UNABLE TO TEST FULLY.

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 MXC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EA53 MXC, 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 MXC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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