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EA53 SYJ

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,192 mi
Last recorded158,192 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 158,192 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight play in front joints

Fail 4 Nov 2020 158,187 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in front joints

Pass 5 Nov 2019 148,223 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 148,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 139,050 miles

n/s sill damaged

o/s sill corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2018 139,050 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s sill damaged

o/s sill corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 131,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s sill damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2017 131,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s sill damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2016 123,428 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 123,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 116,098 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 116,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 104,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 104,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 94,745 miles

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

off side front sill dented and corroded

Fail 20 May 2013 94,745 miles

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

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

off side front sill dented and corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,669 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 83,006 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 73,550 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,989 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 55,935 miles

advise cv boot n/s inner

Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,660 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 33,952 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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EA53 SYJ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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