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BJ53 SOE

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,595 mi
Last recorded71,595 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 SOE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 71,595 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

child seat fitted in car

Fail 17 Jan 2019 71,586 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

child seat fitted in car

Pass 29 Dec 2017 68,903 miles

back box outer skin coming away

Pass 19 Jan 2017 66,381 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)

exhaust bracket corroded off system badly corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 66,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 65 the rest are 60s (4.1.A.1a)

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)

exhaust bracket corroded off system badly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 61,467 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 56,391 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 52,539 miles

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

Superficial cracks in rear tyres.

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,750 miles

Centre exhaust mounting detatched.

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,704 miles

Advise renew spare tyre.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,193 miles

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

New spare tyre needed.

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 42,252 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Dec 2008 39,631 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating.

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,740 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 33,734 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside 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)

exhaust system havely coroded

Fail 6 Nov 2006 28,387 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 28,387 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 SOE 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 76.5%.

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 SOE, 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 SOE is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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