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WX53 LSU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,697 mi
Last recorded121,697 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 LSU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 121,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes at rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some play/lift in both front strut top mountings

Fail 28 Sep 2018 121,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes at rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some play/lift in both front strut top mountings

Pass 5 Oct 2017 115,799 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o/s front lower ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and o/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge/thin outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

front inner brake pads approx. 65 percent worn

Fail 29 Sep 2017 115,721 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp in conjunction with stop lights (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and o/s front pipes at calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and o/s front pipes to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and o/s rear to calipers/flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp in conjunction with position lights (1.2.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o/s front lower ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and o/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge/thin outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 111,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and o/s front (2.5.A.1c)

front inner brake pads approx. 70 percent worn

o/s and n/s front brake pipes to flexis and to calipers lightly corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes to flexis lightly corroded

o/s rear tyre worn thin/bald on edges/nearing wear indicators/sidewall perished/cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2015 106,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box/pipe corroded/deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing low/thin on edges

both rear brake pipes to flexis, o/s and n/s front brake pipes all lightly corroded.

front brake discs worn/corroded on edges

Fail 2 Oct 2015 106,956 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box/pipe corroded/deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing low/thin on edges

both rear brake pipes to flexis, o/s and n/s front brake pipes all lightly corroded.

front brake discs worn/corroded on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,428 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit/worn on edges and side wall damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2014 102,351 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit/worn on edges and side wall damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2013 97,608 miles

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

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)

front brake balance slightly uneven

n/s front tyre wearing thin on edges

o/s rear brake slight binding

Pass 5 Oct 2012 90,611 miles

some wear/play in o/s and n/s front strut top mountings

Fail 27 Sep 2012 90,478 miles

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

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

some wear/play in o/s and n/s front strut top mountings

Pass 30 Sep 2011 84,486 miles

o/s and n/s inner driveshaft gaiters split

o/s rear tyre outer wall cracking/worn thin on inner edge and nail in tyre

some play/wear in o/s and n/s front strut top mountings

Pass 24 Sep 2010 78,069 miles

off side and near side inner drive boots split

Fail 23 Sep 2010 78,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side and near side inner drive boots split

Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2008 62,823 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,823 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,640 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,711 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

some wear o/s + n/s front strut top bearings - advise renewal

Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,613 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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WX53 LSU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX53 LSU, 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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WX53 LSU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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