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WV53 HVJ

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,377 mi
Last recorded62,377 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 HVJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,377 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear back seat ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt base ()

both front tyres inner treads worn (215/55x16)

exhaust rear box deteriorating

front brake imbalance

handbrake release button damaged

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Fail 16 Nov 2020 62,377 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear back seat ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt base ()

both front tyres inner treads worn (215/55x16)

exhaust rear box deteriorating

front brake imbalance

handbrake release button damaged

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 6 Nov 2019 60,462 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 53,392 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 45,058 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,238 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 31,745 miles

child seats fitted to rear

exhaust rear silencer corroding

rear brake pads very thin

Pass 3 Nov 2014 25,373 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 18,776 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 17,382 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 15,780 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 12,979 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 12 Nov 2009 10,535 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 9,278 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 7,128 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 5,371 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 5,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WV53 HVJ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WV53 HVJ, 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 WV53 HVJ registered?

WV53 HVJ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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