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SW53DYJ
2003 FORD GALAXY
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW53DYJ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model GALAXY
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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93 Total Defects Recorded
6 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 170,944 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
23 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 165,588 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
31 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 161,317 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
9 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 156,402 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- surface rust under body and corrosion
14 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 149,985 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Stub axle slightly distorted (2.5.A.5b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
6 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 149,971 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Stub axle slightly distorted (2.5.A.5b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 142,304 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2016 12 Jun 202618 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 142,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 132,264 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 124,795 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2014 12 Jun 202618 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 124,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
19 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 118,290 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 118,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 107,049 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2012 12 Jun 202610 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 106,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
22 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,530 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2011 12 Jun 202620 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
6 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,569 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2010 12 Jun 202622 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,422 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2008 12 Jun 202615 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 34,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
29 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,907 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2007 12 Jun 202629 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 21,907 MI
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SW53DYJ was registered on 2003-10-31
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