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BG03 VLC

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,162 mi
Last recorded163,162 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VLC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 163,162 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 163,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 156,144 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 156,144 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Undertray likely to become detached exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 146,325 miles

Central Front bolt securing hub to shocker has a number of washers and isnt all the way threw shocker

Fail 18 Sep 2018 143,319 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Central Front bolt securing hub to shocker has a number of washers and isnt all the way threw shocker

Pass 22 Aug 2017 126,510 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 126,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 118,770 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 111,042 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 101,266 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 91,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 83,727 miles

main brake pipes corroded

tyres outer edges worn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 75,535 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 68,371 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 68,371 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,237 miles

all tyres worn front pads low

Pass 9 Sep 2008 54,094 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,799 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 12 Jun 2006 35,377 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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BG03 VLC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG03 VLC, 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 VLC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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