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WU53 STX

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

286,747 mi
Last recorded286,747 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 286,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underneath of vehicle sprayed with oil

Pass 11 Jul 2022 276,846 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 265,308 miles

Central Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 252,963 miles

Corrosion on sills, rear chassis and rear suspension components

Corrosion on surface of all brake discs

Hole in boot floor

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge, both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 242,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both outer sills damaged.

general corrosion on rear chassis and components.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 235,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces..both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner sill and floor starting to corrode

Offside Outer sill damaged.

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 227,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer sill damaged.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills close to axle mount. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 227,280 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 12" of subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer sill damaged.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills close to axle mount. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 223,020 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear seats not present at time of test.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 213,195 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 201,868 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 201,868 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 189,599 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 177,307 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 164,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 143,264 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 130,503 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 130,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 104,356 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 104,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 89,407 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 89,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 STX 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 77.3%.

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

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