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BF03 FUB

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,445 mi
Last recorded113,445 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FUB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 113,445 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

both front chassis and o/s/f sill corroded

major oil leak and dip stick tube broken

Fail 24 Nov 2017 113,443 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

both front chassis and o/s/f sill corroded

major oil leak and dip stick tube broken

Pass 1 Feb 2017 109,707 miles

Front Oil leak ()

temporary repair to headlamp

Fail 21 Jan 2017 109,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 98,959 miles

child seat fitted centre rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 13 Jan 2016 98,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

child seat fitted centre rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 15 Jan 2015 83,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 83,049 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 73,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Fail 11 Jan 2014 73,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 17 Jan 2013 69,997 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 69,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 61,539 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

cut in sidewall of osr tyre and perished

Pass 26 Mar 2011 53,004 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,822 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to get low.

nearside inner c.v gaiter split.

nearside rear rear seat not fitted so seat belt not checked.

offside front tyre starting to get low.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 46,822 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to get low.

nearside inner c.v gaiter split.

nearside rear rear seat not fitted so seat belt not checked.

offside front tyre starting to get low.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 39,053 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 23 Feb 2009 39,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,561 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 18,367 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 12,956 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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BF03 FUB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BF03 FUB, 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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BF03 FUB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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