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BG03 VLD

2003 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,035 mi
Last recorded56,035 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VLD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 56,035 miles

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

e.m.l on

Fail 9 Jun 2014 56,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

e.m.l on

Pass 13 May 2013 52,454 miles

aux drive belt noisey

bonnet secondairy catch sticky

exhaust front flexi damaged

exhaust hangers very corroded/thin

slight corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

slight judder on both rear brakes (warped discs)

Pass 29 May 2012 49,524 miles

both front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes have some play

coolent laek from engine block/thermostat housing

exhaust front flexi damaged/cracked

exhaust front section hanger heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 29 May 2012 49,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front lower wish bone rear mounting bushes have some play

coolent laek from engine block/thermostat housing

engine management light on

exhaust front flexi damaged/cracked

exhaust front section hanger heavily corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 24 May 2011 45,229 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Engine MIL on

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

Rear wiperblade incomplete

Pass 4 May 2010 40,261 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on side wall

Fail 4 May 2010 40,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on side wall

Pass 8 May 2009 35,510 miles

exhaust cat converter joint badly corroded

exhaust front pipe to cat link pipe has two hangers that are badly corroded

Fail 8 May 2009 35,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear brake disks have surface corrosion and minor scoring on inner face

exhaust cat converter joint badly corroded

exhaust front pipe to cat link pipe has two hangers that are badly corroded

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage on inner wall

Pass 14 May 2008 30,322 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 30,320 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 25,541 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

nail in shoulder of offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 4 May 2006 20,430 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 20,430 miles

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

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

FRONT PADS VERY LOW †DISCS CORRODED †N/S/R TYRE ON 2mm

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 VLD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VLD, 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 VLD is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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