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BJ53 JXW

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,573 mi
Last recorded166,573 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 JXW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 166,573 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 151,004 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 150,981 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed pad wear sensor wire (1.9.2c)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both front top mounts (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front chassis rail outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 133,260 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2014 116,510 miles

several seats have been removed

slight play in steering column/wheel

spare wheel missing

Pass 20 Feb 2013 101,948 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear inner side light inoperative

oil leak around engine

Pass 21 Feb 2012 90,968 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,690 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 82,690 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 68,969 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 68,969 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,412 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 63,412 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 52,133 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 34,674 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 34,656 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 34,655 miles

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

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 26 Sep 2006 28,772 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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BJ53 JXW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ53 JXW, 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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BJ53 JXW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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