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VX53 SYG

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,423 mi
Last recorded138,423 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 SYG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 138,423 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front at callipers,both front to flexi hoses and both rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 138,423 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front at callipers,both front to flexi hoses and both rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 135,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 135,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 124,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 118,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 106,570 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 99,034 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 99,034 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 92,582 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 92,582 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 80,294 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 80,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 72,017 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 72,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 63,056 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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VX53 SYG is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SYG, 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 SYG registered?

VX53 SYG is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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