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BD53 AWR

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,797 mi
Last recorded87,797 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 AWR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 87,797 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 87,794 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,969 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 51,544 miles

nearside front inner CV gaiter rubber split

rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Jan 2008 51,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front inner CV gaiter rubber split

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,683 miles

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

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

rear brake pads low

Fail 17 Dec 2007 50,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,412 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 33,412 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

tracking required - offside front tyre worn inner edge to metal braiding

Pass 29 Jan 2007 20,302 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,654 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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BD53 AWR is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BD53 AWR, 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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What year was BD53 AWR registered?

BD53 AWR is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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