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BG03 VUU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,508 mi
Last recorded75,508 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 75,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

centre to rear exhaust heavily corroded

nearside & offside ear tyres perishing

offside rear sill areas corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2024 71,423 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 71,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/jacking point area - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 66,685 miles

EML not illuminating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and N/S/R pipes on the trailing arms corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R + both front tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 63,776 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have slight lift when checking with the lever bar between the wheel and the ground

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/F chassis rail corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rigid pipes on either side trailing arm are starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the n/s/r + o/s/f + n/s/f tyres are starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 61,431 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in the suspension arm bushes when rocking the steering on hard surface (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipes on the trailing arms are corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside and Offside Top Mount Bushes Have Lift

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Front Chassis Rail Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 53,713 miles

nearside & offside front top mounts have lift

Pass 4 May 2018 49,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear sections (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front top mounts have lift (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside & offside out rigger / chassis leg area's (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyre's cracking & perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

oil level low

Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 41,339 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 39,378 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 37,722 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 37,697 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,081 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 32,238 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 29,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 29,933 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 28,455 miles

N/S/R 1OF2 Side lights in/op

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 28,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/R 1OF2 Side lights in/op

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,345 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,348 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 20,306 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 VUU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG03 VUU, 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 VUU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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