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WM53 PCF

2003 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

203,433 mi
Last recorded203,433 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 PCF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 203,433 miles

brake pipes corroding

front floor chssis outriggers corrosion

nearside front ball joint dust cover damaged

Fail 16 May 2018 203,433 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroding

front floor chssis outriggers corrosion

nearside front ball joint dust cover damaged

Pass 16 May 2017 197,085 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside windscreen crack down off side of screen

Pass 2 Mar 2016 191,570 miles

Advise n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

Advise o/s/f outer brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 170,600 miles

advise both rear wishbone bushs perished and split

advise centre and rear exhaust section corroded

advise chip in windscreen

advise o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

advise slight lift in both front strutt top mounts

Fail 21 Aug 2013 152,258 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 152,258 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 116,869 miles

advise both front anti roll bar tie rods slight play

advise front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Aug 2012 116,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both front anti roll bar tie rods slight play

advise front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 75,040 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 66,948 miles

o/s/f top strut mount washer is corroded

rear brake cables are partially seized

Fail 20 Nov 2008 58,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,424 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,746 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 47,742 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 36,342 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 PCF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WM53 PCF, 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 PCF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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