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BF53 WDD

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

202,775 mi
Last recorded202,775 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WDD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 202,775 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (on Axle) and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 190,028 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 174,659 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 155,413 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 135,383 miles

Back box corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sill damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Sill damaged

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 135,383 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Back box corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sill damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Sill damaged

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 118,613 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Both side brake pads low

Pass 25 Jan 2016 100,239 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 83,359 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,538 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Mar 2013 70,620 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2013 70,528 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,620 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 63,479 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,668 miles

all tyres getting low

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 18 Mar 2010 50,065 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 50,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,537 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,259 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,399 miles

rear boot seats not in operation seat belts not fully checked

Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,975 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 22,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 WDD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 WDD, 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 WDD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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