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AF53 LSE

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

190,112 mi
Last recorded190,112 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LSE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 190,112 miles

Nearside Front chassic starting to rust

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

Offside Front chassic starting to rust

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

Fail 26 May 2017 190,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front chassic starting to rust

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

Offside Front chassic starting to rust

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 175,806 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 175,805 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 159,898 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 159,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 145,131 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)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 145,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 128,629 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 128,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 113,442 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 113,442 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 105,749 miles

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

off side drive shaft has 5cm play at the wheel (inner splin joint worn badly)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 96,794 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)

vehicle presenter be aware off/side front tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 3 Mar 2010 96,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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)

vehicle presenter be aware off/side front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 3 Nov 2008 83,015 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 72,932 miles

offside front inner cv boot split

Fail 28 Sep 2007 72,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 1 Nov 2006 60,883 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 LSE is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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