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VO53 ZZK

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,139 mi
Last recorded154,139 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 ZZK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 154,139 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both calliper brake pipes rusting (1.1.11 (c))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted at time of test ()

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 154,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded arm pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded arm pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both calliper brake pipes rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 141,521 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 133,745 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 133,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 126,123 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn at edges.

offside and nearside front outer sills damaged and distorted slightly.

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding.

offside and nearside front tyres badly worn inner edges.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 126,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn at edges.

offside and nearside front outer sills damaged and distorted slightly.

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding.

offside and nearside front tyres badly worn inner edges.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 120,278 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake hose slight perishing

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

offside and nearside front outer sills distorted and corroding

offside front tyre side wall damaged

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2016 120,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake hose slight perishing

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

offside and nearside front outer sills distorted and corroding

offside front tyre side wall damaged

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 111,910 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs worn.

offside and nearside front brake pads wearing thin.

offside and nearside front outer sills damaged and slightly distorted but outside prescribed areas.

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding.

offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 102,786 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorating

Fail 2 Apr 2014 102,786 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,626 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight screen damage nearside/centre.

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner edges.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 96,626 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight screen damage nearside/centre.

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner edges.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 91,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 91,310 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 88,551 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 88,545 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 85,496 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 85,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 74,564 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 74,564 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 63,683 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

only nearside and centre seats fitted to rear middle row at time of test

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Aug 2007 50,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear indicators fading white

Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,070 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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VO53 ZZK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VO53 ZZK, 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 ZZK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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