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BG03 VXL

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

201,762 mi
Last recorded201,762 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VXL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 201,762 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate cracked on mounting point

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play behind gaiter, on racl itself (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake hose has damaged, caused by rubbing on strut

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' on 10mm dia limit (8.3.1a)

Oil leak onto exhaust front section ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 201,762 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate cracked on mounting point

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play behind gaiter, on racl itself (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake hose has damaged, caused by rubbing on strut

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' on 10mm dia limit (8.3.1a)

Oil leak onto exhaust front section ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 196,113 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 189,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear offside and rear nearside tyres worn inner edges

Fail 22 Sep 2014 189,702 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear offside and rear nearside tyres worn inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2013 180,464 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 166,069 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 164,208 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 164,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 157,265 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front discs worn

Clutch not operating properly

Fail 26 Oct 2010 157,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad warning light on

Front discs worn

Clutch not operating properly

Pass 2 Nov 2009 134,138 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 119,688 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 119,688 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 115,280 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 115,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2006 81,272 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 81,272 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 VXL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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