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VN53 SXV

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,909 mi
Last recorded158,909 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 SXV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 158,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 150,272 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 150,272 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing o/s/f outer drive shaft boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play lower ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 135,508 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,759 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 44,759 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,037 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 39,037 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,934 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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VN53 SXV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN53 SXV, 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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What year was VN53 SXV registered?

VN53 SXV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is VN53 SXV safe to buy?

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