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VN53 TNV

2003 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

148,589 mi
Last recorded148,589 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 TNV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 148,589 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 140,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 137,222 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 137,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 133,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 133,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 131,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 131,006 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 127,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 127,111 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 122,027 miles

BOTH SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 1 Oct 2018 122,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

BOTH SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 29 Sep 2017 114,852 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted restricting testers view

Fail 26 Sep 2017 114,849 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 6 Oct 2016 104,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front bottom ball joint cover has slight hole

Fail 4 Oct 2016 104,044 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear not adjusting and window does not open (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. fitted 215/60 r16 should be 215/55 r16 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front bottom ball joint cover has slight hole

Pass 21 Sep 2015 93,310 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,435 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 75,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

N/s/f tyre worn close to tread bars

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,487 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 69,487 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,290 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 59,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 50,806 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 50,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,142 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,100 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 44,100 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,727 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 41,727 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,653 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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VN53 TNV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 VN53 TNV, 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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VN53 TNV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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