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BF53 GXM

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,196 mi
Last recorded159,196 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GXM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 159,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 151,060 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 151,057 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 146,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 5 x seats ()

Fail 14 Dec 2020 146,894 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 5 x seats ()

Pass 16 Dec 2019 143,701 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 135,847 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 126,824 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 118,353 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 108,971 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 108,971 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 98,547 miles

3 rear seats missing not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 98,547 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

3 rear seats missing not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 86,323 miles

Exhaust middle /rear. deteriorated/ corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2013 86,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust middle /rear. deteriorated/ corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 78,557 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 78,557 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 67,655 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,369 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,377 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,010 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 26,908 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 19,336 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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BF53 GXM is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 BF53 GXM, 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 GXM is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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