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AD03 ECV

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,908 mi
Last recorded174,908 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ECV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 174,908 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 166,988 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 161,864 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 161,852 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 158,170 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

exhaust in poor condition and clamps corroded and mounting missing.

Fail 22 May 2014 158,170 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

exhaust in poor condition and clamps corroded and mounting missing.

Pass 13 May 2013 149,827 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 149,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 148,602 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear light lens cracked

rear silencer badly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2012 139,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers worn

nearside mirror broken

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside rear lamp unit cracked

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2012 139,411 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front wipers worn

nearside mirror broken

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside rear lamp unit cracked

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 11 May 2011 129,527 miles

Both rear indicaators are fading from amber towards white.

Exhaust mounting bracket at front of centre silencer is broken, but system is still adequately secure.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Some damage to both front outer body sill flanges.

Some insecurity in nearside door mirror mounting.

Some movement in front anti-roll bar, nearside link, top joint.

Thuird row (rearmost) seats not fitted at5 time of rest. Seatbelts not checked.

Fail 11 May 2011 129,527 miles

Both rear indicaators are fading from amber towards white.

Exhaust mounting bracket at front of centre silencer is broken, but system is still adequately secure.

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Some damage to both front outer body sill flanges.

Some insecurity in nearside door mirror mounting.

Some movement in front anti-roll bar, nearside link, top joint.

Thuird row (rearmost) seats not fitted at5 time of rest. Seatbelts not checked.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 117,273 miles

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

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

offside rearmost seat belt not checked because seat removed

rear number plate deterioraing

rear silencer deteriorating

slight damage to offside rear light lens

Fail 29 Apr 2010 117,273 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside rearmost seat belt not checked because seat removed

rear number plate deterioraing

rear silencer deteriorating

slight damage to offside rear light lens

Pass 6 May 2009 105,471 miles

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

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

offside rearmost seatbelt not checked as seat is removed

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 May 2008 91,346 miles

Nearside front sidelight only came on when tapped.

Rearmost (third Row) seats not fitted for test

Fail 6 May 2008 91,346 miles

Nearside front sidelight only came on when tapped.

Rearmost (third Row) seats not fitted for test

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 May 2007 75,677 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 60,959 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)

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 ECV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ECV, 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 ECV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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