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BG53 UFA

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

186,978 mi
Last recorded186,978 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UFA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 186,978 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 169,020 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 149,335 miles

brake pad warning light on

centre silencer cracked and blowing

front brakes poor condition

front flexys very perished

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres worn on insides

Pass 4 Jul 2012 131,785 miles

brake pad warning light on

front brake flexys starting to perish

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 109,229 miles

ADVISE - FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS GAITORS SPLIT

ADVISE - FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON SHALLOW GROOVES

ADVISE - REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDES

Pass 27 May 2010 96,818 miles

n/s/r and rear centre seat belts not tested due to child seats

Fail 27 May 2010 96,818 miles

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

n/s/r and rear centre seat belts not tested due to child seats

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge and heavily perished

Pass 15 Jun 2009 89,624 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 82,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 May 2007 73,101 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 72,510 miles

Offside Front 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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BG53 UFA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BG53 UFA, 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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What year was BG53 UFA registered?

BG53 UFA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is BG53 UFA safe to buy?

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