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VO53 SCZ

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,451 mi
Last recorded166,451 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 SCZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 166,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 6 May 2020 164,601 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 155,257 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 144,777 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 134,309 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 130,979 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 130,979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 126,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 113,697 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,083 miles

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

minor damage nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2013 99,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

minor damage nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,391 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 64,928 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 64,928 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,603 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 48,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,798 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 32,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,321 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,579 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light †o/s/f tyre below 1:6mm on both edges

Pass 15 Aug 2006 12,672 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 12,672 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VO53 SCZ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO53 SCZ, 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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VO53 SCZ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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