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BK53 EKO

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,149 mi
Last recorded102,149 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 EKO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 102,149 miles

Exhaust in poor condition and centre mount missing.

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides strong advise. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides. (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 93,936 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,279 miles

front anti roll bar links worn

weep from power steering pipe noted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 78,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 78,329 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Boot seats folded down preventing full inspection of back seat belts

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 72,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

general condition represents the age of the vechile

Pass 31 Dec 2012 69,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2011 66,278 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 63,774 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,277 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 51,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 41,993 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,672 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 25 Jul 2006 28,929 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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BK53 EKO is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK53 EKO, 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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BK53 EKO is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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