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AF03 WLH

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

246,783 mi
Last recorded246,783 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 WLH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2018 246,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS OUTRIGGER (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS OUTRIGGER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SECTION HOLED (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

CORROSION ON CENTRE AND REAR BRAKE PIPES AND CONDITION OBSCURED BY UNDERSEAL

CORROSION ON INNER AND OUTER SILLS OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA

CORROSION ON OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

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

Nearside Rear INDICATOR LAMP FADED

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

ONLY TWO PASSENGER SEATS FITTED,O/S CENTRE AND N/S FRONT

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

VARIOUS UNDERSIDE AREAS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 24 Mar 2017 245,087 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 237,891 miles

Nearside Front one of the three brake hose supports insecure

Nearside Rear slight twist in brake hose

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both outer sills corroded

engine cover fitted

Fail 4 May 2016 237,871 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both outer sills corroded

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 232,782 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 29 Apr 2014 225,936 miles

vehcile has been greased in several places including all metal brake pipes ,chassis rails and sill to floors

Pass 1 May 2013 217,328 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 207,476 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 193,185 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 179,793 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 164,805 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 143,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 130,272 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 119,793 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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AF03 WLH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AF03 WLH, 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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AF03 WLH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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