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BD53 RFZ

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,996 mi
Last recorded139,996 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 RFZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 139,996 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 129,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp broken/rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2018 129,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp broken/rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2017 119,324 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both out riggers foot well showing signs of corrosion no underseal on area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes flexi to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 119,324 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both out riggers foot well showing signs of corrosion no underseal on area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes flexi to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 109,856 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside mirror broken

exhaust system in poor condition

odd size tyres front/rear

Fail 27 Oct 2016 109,856 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside mirror broken

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

exhaust system in poor condition

odd size tyres front/rear

Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 100,770 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 94,549 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 94,549 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 84,966 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,580 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,408 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,800 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,735 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 43,006 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,987 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,880 miles

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

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 RFZ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BD53 RFZ, 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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BD53 RFZ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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