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239,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose slight damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
all 4 jacking points dented
n/s/r parking brake efficiency low may require adjustments
Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended receiver (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose slight damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
all 4 jacking points dented
n/s/r parking brake efficiency low may require adjustments
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
n/s parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustments
o/s wing mirror slight damaged
surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
n/s parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustments
o/s wing mirror slight damaged
surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
o/s/f upper strut mount slight play
spare tyre missing
surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
o/s/f upper strut mount slight play
spare tyre missing
surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chasis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chasis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
n/s/f tyre inner edges worn
o/s parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function both rear weak (2.7.2a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
n/s/f tyre inner edges worn
o/s parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front wishbone arm lower (2.4.G.2)
both rear hand brake cables worn and corroded
exhaust rear joint slightly corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front wishbone arm lower (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rear joint slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted not allowing belt inspection
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted not allowing belt inspection
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres inner and outer edges worn
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust tail box joint corroded
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres inner and outer edges worn
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust tail box joint corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front drive shaft inner boot damaged
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front drive shafts inner boots split
inner cv gaiters torn
unable to check rear seat belts fully child seat fitted
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
n/s/f driveshaft inner gaiter deteriorated
o/s/r brake pad sensor split
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside inner cv gaitor split
slight play in offside steering arm
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside inner cv gaitor split
slight play in offside steering arm
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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BF53 EHB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 BF53 EHB, 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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BF53 EHB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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