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EA53 MXU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,856 mi
Last recorded145,856 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 MXU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 145,856 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 145,791 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 140,975 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 130,552 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 130,550 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 117,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

all rear seats removed

Fail 6 Aug 2018 117,046 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

all rear seats removed

Pass 31 May 2017 103,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 90,723 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,673 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,566 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,672 miles

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)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front pads worn low

rear pads low

Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,301 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,660 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 17,310 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,859 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 32,711 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,435 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 24,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 MXU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MXU, 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 MXU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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