MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,778 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front suspension arm Ball joint covers deteriorated but still effective
Heavy corrosion underneath in various areas
Nearside Rear Tyre wall perished
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front suspension arm Ball joint covers deteriorated but still effective
Heavy corrosion underneath in various areas
Nearside Rear Tyre wall perished
Both rear shocker covers corroded
General corrosion underneath
Offside front link has play
Some brake pipes coated
Wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Both rear shocker covers corroded
General corrosion underneath
Offside front link has play
Some brake pipes coated
Wipers smearing slightly
BRAKE PIPES GREASED
CENTRE EX HAUST RUBBER MOUNTING MISSING
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
BRAKE PIPES GREASED
CENTRE EX HAUST RUBBER MOUNTING MISSING
rear washer not working
rear wiper blade perished
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
**STRONG ADVISE** O/S/R & N/S/R BRAKE DISCS CORRODED & WORN
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear washer not working
rear wiper blade perished
Both front strut top mounts creaking
Both front to rear and both front brake pipes greased up not alloing 100% inspection
Both front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated
Clutch pedal heavy
O/S headlight not 100% secure
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Rear n/s brake disc slightly corroded
Sills corroded and crushed
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both front strut top mounts creaking
Both front to rear and both front brake pipes greased up not alloing 100% inspection
Both front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated
Clutch pedal heavy
Front brake discs badly corroded *strong advise*
Front tyres illegal on edge *strong advise*
O/S headlight not 100% secure
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Rear n/s brake disc slightly corroded
Sills corroded and crushed
drivers seatbelt frayed
front brake discs corroded on inside
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
drivers seatbelt frayed
front brake discs corroded on inside
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front brake discs slightly corroded on inside
front tyres slightly worn on edges
rear brake pipes greased up but look corroded underneath
windscreen cracked in opaque area and wipers smearing
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front brake discs slightly corroded on inside
front tyres slightly worn on edges
rear brake pipes greased up but look corroded underneath
windscreen cracked in opaque area and wipers smearing
all brake pipes greased
both rear and n/s/f tyre 3mm
o/s/f strut top mount creaking
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear and both front-rear brake pipes corroded
both rear and n/s/f tyre 3mm
o/s/f strut top mount creaking
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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SY53 EBV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 SY53 EBV, 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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SY53 EBV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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