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VN53 SZJ

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,040 mi
Last recorded110,040 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 SZJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 110,040 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 24 Jun 2019 102,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated LGHT PERRISHING ADVISE ONLY (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated HOSE LIGHT PERRISHING ADVISE ONLY (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

UNABLE TO CHECK ALL REAR BELTS DUE THE SEATING AREA FUUL OF CUSTOMERS STUFF

Fail 12 Jun 2019 102,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP SMALL AND LARGE POOR FITMENT AND BOOT COMES ADRIFT ON LOCK (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL IN VERY POOR CONDITION AND NEED ATTENTOIN CORRODED BADLEY (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER AND OUTER SILL HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated LGHT PERRISHING ADVISE ONLY (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERRISHED OUTER WALLS AND IN POOR CONDITOIN AND WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated HOSE LIGHT PERRISHING ADVISE ONLY (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SIDE WALLS PERRISHED AND WORN ON OUTER AND INNER EDGES POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYER

UNABLE TO CHECK ALL REAR BELTS DUE THE SEATING AREA FUUL OF CUSTOMERS STUFF

Pass 29 May 2018 102,051 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 102,051 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 96,894 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 91,386 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 May 2016 91,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 80,874 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,275 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,352 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,753 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 65,625 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2009 64,333 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 116,643 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 116,643 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 94,319 miles

only 4 rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Dec 2007 94,319 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

only 4 rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2006 69,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SZJ 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 73.7%.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

VN53 SZJ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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