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AD03 CJE

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

179,956 mi
Last recorded179,956 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 CJE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 179,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested seat not fitted

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately release button broken (3.1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both os and ns worn ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os (3.5.1g)

brake wear warning lamp on

eml warning lamp on

park brake cable return spring broken

Fail 4 May 2018 179,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished/split (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested seat not fitted

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately release button broken (3.1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both os and ns worn ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os (3.5.1g)

brake wear warning lamp on

eml warning lamp on

park brake cable return spring broken

Pass 8 May 2017 170,654 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Engine warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend full check (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre heavy perishing

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod, Recommend replace (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing and sidewall damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both center row, outer seats (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 170,241 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear mounting, outer box section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear mounting, outer box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brake pad warning light on

Engine warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend full check (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play Track rod, Recommend replace (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, Smooth/weak inner shoulder and nail in tread Recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both center row, outer seats (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 May 2016 152,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

brake pad warning light on despite components in being good condition

handbrake cable return spring broken (underside rear of vehicle)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 135,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 135,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 124,708 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Fail 20 May 2014 124,702 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded and adrift

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

Pass 23 May 2013 114,373 miles

Hand brake lever requires attention

Offside front spot lamp damaged and requires attention

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear/Rear occasional seating removed at time of testing

Slight play in front top strut mounts

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to front tyres

Strong Advise:Corrosion to brake ferrules

Surface corrosion to exhaust and rear silencer in poor condition

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

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

Fail 22 May 2013 114,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Hand brake lever requires attention

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front spot lamp damaged and requires attention

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear/Rear occasional seating removed at time of testing

Service reminder on

Slight play in front top strut mounts

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Corrosion to brake ferrules

Surface corrosion to exhaust and rear silencer in poor condition

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

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

Pass 17 May 2012 101,071 miles

Brake flexis showing age and wear

Damage to nearside rear (center row) seat belt

Handbrake lever release outer button missing but fully functional operation

Minor mistings of oil

Nearside rear convenience seat removed and seatbelt not checked

Offside front spotlamp broken

Offside front tyre low inner and outer edges and stone damage to treads

Steering and suspension components showing general age, wear and surface corrosion

Stone chips in screen

Surface corrosion to brake pipes and ferrules

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts and rear silencer in poor condition

Various covers and undetrays restricting views

Fail 17 May 2012 101,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Brake flexis showing age and wear

Damage to nearside rear (center row) seat belt

Handbrake lever release outer button missing but fully functional operation

Minor mistings of oil

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

Nearside rear convenience seat removed and seatbelt not checked

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

Offside front spotlamp broken

Service reminder on

Steering and suspension components showing general age, wear and surface corrosion

Stone chips in screen

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to brake pipes and ferrules

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts and rear silencer in poor condition

Various covers and undetrays restricting views

Pass 19 May 2011 87,167 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 87,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both offside and nearside inner driveshaft gaitors split.

Center exhaust mount adrift.

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

Pass 19 May 2010 72,697 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge.

plastic button on handbrake lever missing.

Pass 19 May 2009 61,078 miles

Engine MIL lamp on

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 48,637 miles

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

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

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

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

slight cut offside front tyre tread

Fail 24 May 2007 376,087 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 24 May 2007 37,608 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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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AD03 CJE is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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