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AD03 CEA

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,596 mi
Last recorded162,596 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 CEA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 162,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 158,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 158,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 154,500 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion has a hold (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 154,499 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion has a hold (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 154,384 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust deteriorated

items removed prior to test

nsf tyre perished + nail

osf tyre perished

osr tyre has nail

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2015 135,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deterorated

front exhaust mountings brocken

Fail 9 Mar 2015 135,089 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deterorated

front exhaust mountings brocken

Pass 31 Mar 2014 121,512 miles

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers starting to leak

slight blowing to catalyst flexi joint

Fail 28 Mar 2014 121,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers starting to leak

slack in hanbrake caliper siezed

slight blowing to catalyst flexi joint

Pass 2 Apr 2013 111,590 miles

o/s handbrake lazy / has slightly reduced effort

Pass 7 Jun 2012 104,178 miles

n/s mirror glass and casing broken

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 99,522 miles

exhaust has slight corrosion

front discs lipped

n/s/r shock has slight leak

Oil leak

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 89,349 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s wing mirror unit trim missing

Pass 1 Jun 2009 75,367 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,018 miles

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts as childseats fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2007 54,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion forming throughout exhaust system

n/s mirror cover missing

scratches to n/s/f wing and door

sppare tyre low on tread depth

Pass 23 May 2006 44,128 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 44,128 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AD03 CEA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AD03 CEA, 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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AD03 CEA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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