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SX53 FVF

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,601 mi
Last recorded142,601 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 FVF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 142,601 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 134,001 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn more on inner edge

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both aux rear seats removed

engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2018 133,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure excessive play in backrest pivot (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn more on inner edge

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both aux rear seats removed

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 126,562 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked but not to cord yet

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

fuel tank stained but not visibly leaking when tested

Fail 27 Apr 2017 126,350 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked but not to cord yet

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

fuel tank stained but not visibly leaking when tested

Pass 26 May 2016 116,256 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 116,256 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s parking brake low

Pass 28 May 2015 99,292 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 99,029 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear Shock absorbers are corroded

slight Coolant leak (pipework nearside rear inner wheel arch)

Pass 30 May 2014 82,853 miles

handbrake return spring temporary repair - tie wraps

rear axle corroded

spare wheel corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 82,836 miles

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

rear axle corroded

spare wheel corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 78,187 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 78,187 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 72,333 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 67,087 miles

Front brake discs part corroded

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 61,847 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 52,050 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,238 miles

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

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

ns mirror insecure (non obligitory)

signs of previous leakage around fuel tank area

Pass 6 Mar 2007 36,687 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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SX53 FVF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SX53 FVF, 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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SX53 FVF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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