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AO03 HBC

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,218 mi
Last recorded148,218 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HBC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 148,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to body

Pass 15 Jun 2017 141,900 miles

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

SERVICE warning

Fail 13 Jun 2017 141,898 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

SERVICE warning

Pass 27 Jun 2016 135,586 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 129,749 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 124,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 121,868 miles

front wipers worn.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 117,058 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 113,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 108,813 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 108,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 108,041 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 99,950 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 99,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Feb 2008 92,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 92,692 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 71,320 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 71,316 miles

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

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

Offside 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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AO03 HBC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO03 HBC, 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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AO03 HBC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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