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SX03 FLR

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

180,475 mi
Last recorded180,475 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 FLR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2021 180,475 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing d-bush bracket snapped off and missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected where wishbone mounts to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative visual tell tale ions, audible operative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front after market daytime running light, NSF inop

Nearside Front bottom of wing corroded, not within prescribed area

Nearside Front fog inop

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front bottom of wing corroded, not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 178,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 168,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all under side slightly corroded

both lower wings corroded but still secure

both rear subframe mounting brackets has advanced corrosion

Fail 22 May 2019 168,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HIDS fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all under side slightly corroded

both lower wings corroded but still secure

Pass 17 May 2018 155,954 miles

both front chassis box sections corroding

both front coil springs corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both front tyres wearing to outer edges

both rear anti-roll bar corroding

both rear brake backing plates corroded and loose

both rear inner sills corroding

both rear shock absorbers corroding

both rear suspension arms corroding

centre section exhaust corroding

front anti-roll bar corroding

nearside front tyre worn to 2.0mm

offside front seat belt fraying

rear sub-frame corroding

Fail 17 May 2018 155,954 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front coil springs corroding

both front chassis box sections corroding

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both front tyres wearing to outer edges

both rear anti-roll bar corroding

both rear brake backing plates corroded and loose

both rear inner sills corroding

both rear shock absorbers corroding

both rear suspension arms corroding

centre section exhaust corroding

front anti-roll bar corroding

nearside front tyre worn to 2.0mm

offside front seat belt fraying

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 24 May 2017 144,808 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output aftermarket hid kit giving poor cut off definition (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output aftermarket hid kit giving poor cut off definition (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2017 144,739 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Braking system leaking front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Braking system leaking front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output aftermarket hid kit giving poor cut off definition (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output aftermarket hid kit giving poor cut off definition (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2016 137,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 May 2016 137,271 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 May 2015 133,383 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 22 May 2014 131,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2013 124,556 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 124,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 124,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil over offside front shock absorber base

Pass 8 Jun 2012 115,294 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 115,264 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 108,581 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Jun 2011 108,581 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2010 99,416 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 99,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 90,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 77,088 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 77,088 miles

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test seat belts not checked

Pass 29 Jun 2007 64,410 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 64,410 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f inner c/v boot split

n/s/r tyre below 1.6mm on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre below 1.6mm on inner and outer edges

power steering drive belt drive belt noisey in operation

slight exhaust blow

Pass 19 Jun 2006 49,159 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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SX03 FLR is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SX03 FLR, 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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SX03 FLR is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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