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SW53 EBD

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,619 mi
Last recorded147,619 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 EBD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 147,619 miles

all rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 18 May 2016 147,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 6 May 2015 128,702 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 May 2015 128,702 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 May 2014 116,969 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 107,385 miles

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

all rear seats removed

childseat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 4 May 2012 90,686 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 720,114 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 63,837 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 63,837 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,886 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 51,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,825 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 39,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre has low tread onoutside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2006 30,549 miles

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

both front anti roll bar links slightly leaking grease from lower boots

rear tyres worn on edges

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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SW53 EBD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW53 EBD, 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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SW53 EBD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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