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SY53 EBV

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

127,778 mi
Last recorded127,778 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 EBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 127,778 miles

Front suspension arm Ball joint covers deteriorated but still effective

Heavy corrosion underneath in various areas

Nearside Rear Tyre wall perished

Fail 21 Jun 2018 127,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 123,279 miles

Both rear shocker covers corroded

General corrosion underneath

Offside front link has play

Some brake pipes coated

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 12 Jun 2017 123,278 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 117,813 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

CENTRE EX HAUST RUBBER MOUNTING MISSING

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Jun 2016 117,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 112,133 miles

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 8 Jun 2015 112,133 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 105,834 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 105,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 97,931 miles

drivers seatbelt frayed

front brake discs corroded on inside

Fail 3 Jun 2013 97,925 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,774 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 60,768 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 84,643 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Oct 2010 81,800 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f strut top mount creaking

Fail 30 Sep 2010 81,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 75,778 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 69,157 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,568 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 61,568 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 44,753 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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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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