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VU53 NUX

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,583 mi
Last recorded154,583 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 NUX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 154,583 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2017 149,182 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer heat shield deteriorated/loose

Fail 7 Jan 2017 149,164 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

Rear silencer heatsheild deteriorated/loose

Pass 18 Nov 2015 139,451 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 126,809 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 116,193 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 106,885 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 106,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 97,317 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 88,114 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 70,529 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 70,529 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,096 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,157 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 42,111 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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VU53 NUX is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU53 NUX, 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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VU53 NUX is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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