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AK03 BBF

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,083 mi
Last recorded100,083 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 BBF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 100,083 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 92,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 142,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 142,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 127,158 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 126,632 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Oct 2008 104,612 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 104,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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

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

pad warning lamp on

Fail 16 Nov 2007 85,030 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 85,030 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 75,448 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front anti-roll bar link lower ball joint cover damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2007 75,448 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front anti-roll bar link lower ball joint cover damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2006 55,119 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 55,119 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside 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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AK03 BBF 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 57.1%.

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 AK03 BBF, 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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AK03 BBF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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