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AO03 VUM

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

239,801 mi
Last recorded239,801 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VUM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 239,801 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front from calipers to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 221,930 miles

Chips on screen

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Wear to both rear tyres on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2013 199,311 miles

Corosion to nearside rear brake pipe to caliper

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 178,046 miles

Condition of rear silencer

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 155,962 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 155,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 147,749 miles

srs lamp illuminated

Fail 2 Mar 2011 147,749 miles

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

srs lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Mar 2010 130,028 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear seat removed, unable to test rear seat belts.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 129,940 miles

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

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

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

Air bag warning light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn, at wear bars.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside front tyre, large stone in tread.

Oil leak

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

Rear seat removed, unable to test rear seat belts.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 112,336 miles

both front link arms top gaiters split.

front brake pads wearing

front discs ridged.

n/side front brake pipe corroding.

o/side front brake pipe corroding

slight play in both inner rack joints.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 96,441 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 driveshaft inner gaiter split, loss of lubricant.

Rear tyres worn, at wear bars inner 3/4.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 78,416 miles

advisory notice issued with vt30

Fail 27 Mar 2007 78,327 miles

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

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

spare tyre low on tread.

both front flexys slightly perished.

o/side rear seat missing unable to test belt and †seat.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 58,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear light unit, lens damaged.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VUM is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VUM, 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 VUM is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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