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VX53 LRL

2003 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,400 mi
Last recorded74,400 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 LRL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,400 miles

Wear to all 4 tyres on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2014 71,638 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 71,638 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 69,116 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,296 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 67,296 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,960 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2011 65,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 63,714 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 63,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 61,195 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,117 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 58,117 miles

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

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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VX53 LRL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VX53 LRL, 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 VX53 LRL registered?

VX53 LRL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is VX53 LRL safe to buy?

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