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BD03 NWH

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,770 mi
Last recorded164,770 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 NWH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 164,770 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 155,736 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 155,736 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 144,801 miles

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

rear 'd' bushes has slight play

Fail 23 Jun 2015 144,799 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

rear 'd' bushes has slight play

Pass 23 Dec 2013 124,856 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 115,110 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 115,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 105,311 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 105,311 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 103,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 103,492 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 86,921 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,746 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 73,746 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,249 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust joint corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,400 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,723 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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BD03 NWH 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 66.7%.

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 BD03 NWH, 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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BD03 NWH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 May 2003.

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