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AF53 LGN

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,252 mi
Last recorded179,252 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LGN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 179,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2021 179,245 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2020 178,238 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn front both n/s o/s anti -roll links have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front both n/s o/s inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn front o/s upper MacPhersons strut bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working rear both n/s o/s stop lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front inner steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged front n/s outer door mirror casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s upper MacPherson strut showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear both n/s o/s indicators showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 174,159 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie bar worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear lower suspension parts showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2018 161,597 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 150,595 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 150,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 141,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 134,061 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 123,732 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2013 114,660 miles

Engine warning light on dash

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 114,660 miles

Engine warning light on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 106,472 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 106,468 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 97,808 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 86,693 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 77,150 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,757 miles

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2007 58,445 miles

Centre Front 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)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

rear number plate fading

Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,779 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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AF53 LGN is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF53 LGN, 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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AF53 LGN is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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