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EA53 TKZ

2003 Ford Galaxy

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,962 mi
Last recorded164,962 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 TKZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 164,962 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 164,954 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 160,525 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 160,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 155,709 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 148,237 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 140,725 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 140,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 128,303 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 125,205 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 121,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake pipes coroding

centre silencer pipe deteriorated

offside rear front to rear brake pipe coroding

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 110,363 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 95,331 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 95,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 83,565 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 70,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adv. unable to fully check seat belts as center middle seat +both rear seats (o/s+n/s )missing .

Pass 2 Oct 2007 49,468 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,394 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 TKZ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TKZ, 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 TKZ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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