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BC03 KUU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

122,281 mi
Last recorded122,281 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 KUU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 122,281 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 122,280 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 121,011 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 121,011 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 119,887 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 119,887 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mounting bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mounting bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 118,743 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland top shock mount (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 118,165 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland bothsides (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 118,164 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland bothsides (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 116,383 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland bothsides (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer wall

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 116,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland bothsides (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer wall

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 111,781 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Nov 2014 111,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2013 104,511 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 104,474 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2012 98,537 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 98,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 92,722 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 86,855 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front inner drive shaft boots split

Pass 26 Oct 2009 79,668 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 73,223 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 73,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 62,419 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 62,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 38,412 miles

N/S FRONT INNER GAITER SPLIT;

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,977 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 36,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BC03 KUU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 BC03 KUU, 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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BC03 KUU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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