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BF03 VLB

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,847 mi
Last recorded102,847 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VLB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,847 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 101,933 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 99,557 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 99,557 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 96,876 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 96,876 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 94,656 miles

Both rear tyres been run flat

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2010 94,630 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both rear tyres been run flat

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2009 92,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Nail in offside front tyre near edge(NEW TYRE REQUIRED)

Offside rear tyre has RUN FLAT damage to sidewall ADVISE NEW TYRE

Rear brake discs are worn and scored

Fail 5 May 2009 92,400 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Nail in offside front tyre near edge(NEW TYRE REQUIRED)

Offside rear tyre has RUN FLAT damage to sidewall ADVISE NEW TYRE

Rear brake discs are worn and scored

Fail 30 Apr 2008 89,448 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil filter leaking

slight wear to front top shock absorber mounting

Pass 30 Apr 2008 89,448 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil filter leaking

slight wear to front top shock absorber mounting

Pass 17 Jan 2007 85,189 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 64,782 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 VLB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VLB, 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 BF03 VLB registered?

BF03 VLB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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