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BG03 BHU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

131,914 mi
Last recorded131,914 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 BHU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2021 131,914 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 128,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi & rear box outer skin coming away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake has low effort

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 128,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi & rear box outer skin coming away (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake has low effort

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 124,672 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 121,083 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 117,312 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 113,870 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 113,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 109,534 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 103,791 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 97,297 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 91,425 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 84,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 84,660 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 84,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake discs starting to wear. Advise new discs at next pad change.

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake discs starting to wear. Advise new discs at next pad change.

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 74,513 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 74,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2009 57,454 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 57,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 47,402 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 36,289 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 36,289 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 21,293 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 20,293 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BG03 BHU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BG03 BHU, 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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BG03 BHU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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