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BG03 YDP

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,667 mi
Last recorded107,667 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 107,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point on both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 106,078 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 May 2018 106,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 102,306 miles

brake on limit for brake efficiency suspect fault

brake pipes corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

sills corroded and damage to offside rear

suspension components corroded

Fail 17 May 2017 102,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

low reserve in handbrake

sills corroded and damage to offside rear

Pass 19 May 2016 93,601 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong advise nearside and offside brake disc inner faces corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Front nearside and offside upper strut mounts have lift in when not under load

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/ chassie area (2.4.A.3)

Rear high level stop light not working

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear centre seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 May 2016 93,520 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake pedal pressed light comes on ? (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dont work with side lights on (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner central area below min limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dont work with side light on (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing , broken off from system box removed for safety (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong advise nearside and offside brake disc inner faces corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Front nearside and offside upper strut mounts have lift in when not under load

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise tread low , and inner edge de-void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise tread very low and inner tread edge de-void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/ chassie area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise inner edge of tread badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear high level stop light not working

Rear nearside and offside tyres cracking badly on side walls and tread areas

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear centre seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 May 2015 79,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear offside tyre inner tread edge wearing low

slight lift in front nearside and offside upper strut bearings when suspension isnt under load

Fail 18 May 2015 79,273 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear offside tyre inner tread edge wearing low

slight lift in front nearside and offside upper strut bearings when suspension isnt under load

Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,316 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 69,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,498 miles

Advise rear nearside tyre inner tread area is starting to wear un-evenly heel / toe wear

Advise rear offside passenger door cannot be opened from the inside .only on the outside

Advise slight lift in the front nearside and offside upper strut mountings when the suspension isnt under load

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 65,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise rear nearside tyre inner tread area is starting to wear un-evenly heel / toe wear

Advise rear offside passenger door cannot be opened from the inside .only on the outside

Advise slight lift in the front nearside and offside upper strut mountings when the suspension isnt under load

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,154 miles

slight play both trackrod ends

slight play nearside front drop link

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,178 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN THE TOP COLUME BEARING SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT

ADVISE WHEN THE SUSPENSION AT THE FRONT ISNT LOADED THERE IS SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH TOP SHOCKER MOUNTING BUT NOT IN EXCESS AND WITHIN SPEC

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND PITTED ALSO LIPPED SLIGHTLY

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,872 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,398 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,579 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,792 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,062 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,681 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 YDP is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YDP, 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 YDP is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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