MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
293,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald inner edges, close to cords. 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear both rear most seats not fitted
eml does not illuminate
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holes x2 box section, within 30cm from bottom arm rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole within 30cm from bottom arm rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald inner edges, close to cords. 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear both rear most seats not fitted
eml does not illuminate
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear tyre on limit
coolant leak
Nearside Rear tyre on limit
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
coolant leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
anti roll bar links doubled nutted but secure
both rear tyres wearing very close to limit on inner edge may need attention soon
punchure repair to n/s/r tyre
rear coil springs corroded
slight routhness to steering poss belt tensoiner needs attention
stone chips in windscreen
unable to check rear seatbelts due to rear seats down
deep cuts in rear tyre treads
headlight aims on upper limits
o/s/f inner cv gaitor split needs attention
slight exhaust blow centre section may need attention asap
slight routhness felt at steering on lock to lock test may need attention soon
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
deep cuts in rear tyre treads
headlight aims on upper limits
o/s/f inner cv gaitor split needs attention
slight exhaust blow centre section may need attention asap
slight routhness felt at steering on lock to lock test may need attention soon
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
bonnet saftey catch sticking
front suspension top mounts show wear/play
handbrake cable gaiters split
multi function belt cracking
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
multi-function belt sticking
nearside front tyre pressure low
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
bonnet saftey catch sticking
front suspension top mounts show wear/play
handbrake cable gaiters split
nearside door mirror glass cracked
rear tyres low
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WM53 LXN is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 WM53 LXN, 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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WM53 LXN is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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