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WN53 MKF

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

219,311 mi
Last recorded219,311 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 MKF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 219,311 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 212,773 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 206,005 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 206,005 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 199,835 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 199,832 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 191,955 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 191,954 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 177,593 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 177,593 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 161,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 141,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 141,442 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 103,237 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 103,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 116,464 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 116,209 miles

Cut in the sidewall of near side front tyre

Near side front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Off side rear dust cap is missing

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 116,209 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Cut in the sidewall of near side front tyre

Near side front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Off side rear dust cap is missing

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 111,243 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 111,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 90,157 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 58,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre very close to limit/bold inner edge

offside rear tyre very close to limit/bold inner edge

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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WN53 MKF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WN53 MKF, 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 WN53 MKF registered?

WN53 MKF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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