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WU53 RGY

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

239,446 mi
Last recorded239,446 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 RGY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 239,446 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 10 May 2022 239,445 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 May 2021 209,044 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 147,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Chassis covered heavily with sealant

Parking brake efficiency only just met, adjustment or repair needed

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 147,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Chassis covered heavily with sealant

Parking brake efficiency only just met, adjustment or repair needed

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 108,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust deteriorating

under tray fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 100,043 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 95,428 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 91,939 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 91,939 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 84,988 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 84,988 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 77,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,752 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 70,400 miles

REAR ROW OFF SEATS NOT FITTED BELTS NOT TESTED

Fail 22 Jun 2012 70,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR ROW OFF SEATS NOT FITTED BELTS NOT TESTED

Pass 18 Jan 2011 57,839 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 57,837 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 48,118 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jul 2008 30,543 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,060 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 20,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 9,740 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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WU53 RGY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WU53 RGY, 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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WU53 RGY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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