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BC03 LOH

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,689 mi
Last recorded166,689 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 166,689 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 153,524 miles

Both front inner floor /sills corroded

Oil leak

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 138,741 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 128,964 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 122,262 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 122,262 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 108,577 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 108,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 92,803 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,621 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 78,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 65,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 54,194 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 40,709 miles

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 LOH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BC03 LOH, 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 LOH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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