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BG03 VXK

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

215,405 mi
Last recorded215,405 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VXK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 215,405 miles

Engine Management Light (EML) "on"

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

Front flexi down pipe weak/worn

Nearside Headlamp bottom lug broken

Nearside Rear Inner side light lamp lense damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front window inoperative

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread

Oil leak engine bay ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides and centre pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear parking (secondary) brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Reverse light "on" when in Neutral

Fail 27 Jun 2017 215,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 212,715 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Fail 6 Jun 2016 212,706 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both fronts (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 27 May 2015 207,916 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 202,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 201,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 184,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear section exhaust has deterioration but not leaking

Fail 13 Jun 2013 184,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear section exhaust has deterioration but not leaking

Pass 14 Jun 2012 164,656 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 145,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both offside tyres worn to approx 2.5mm + worn on edges (196/60/16)

Fail 31 May 2011 145,561 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both offside tyres worn to approx 2.5mm + worn on edges (196/60/16)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 130,041 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 95,408 miles

front brake pads appear worn - poor visual accessdue to wheel trim - suggest closer inspection with wheels removed

nearside rear tyre worn VERY close to limit

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 28 Jun 2007 77,703 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 55,524 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 55,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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BG03 VXK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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