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WM53 LXN

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

293,360 mi
Last recorded293,360 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 LXN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 293,360 miles

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 285,275 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 285,271 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 279,238 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 267,745 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 267,710 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 259,122 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 259,102 miles

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 249,464 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 249,424 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 240,467 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 240,193 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 223,111 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 222,596 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 206,515 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 206,515 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 190,351 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 175,701 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

coolant leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 175,701 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 159,516 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 145,393 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 145,393 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 123,057 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 101,549 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 85,596 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 85,591 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,841 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,062 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 59,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,873 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear tyres low

Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,966 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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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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