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BK53 MXR

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,575 mi
Last recorded176,575 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 MXR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 176,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole on the inner sill but not 30cm within prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear 2 Seats missing at time of test.

Fail 30 Apr 2019 176,575 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole on the inner sill but not 30cm within prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear 2 Seats missing at time of test.

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 139,194 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 120,408 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 120,406 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 118,436 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on edges.

Heavy corrosion to front chassis rail & box sections. Patches of corrosion to outer sills.

Minor chips in front windscreen.

Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 118,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres heavily worn on edges.

Heavy corrosion to front chassis rail & box sections. Patches of corrosion to outer sills.

Minor chips in front windscreen.

Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 114,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 114,762 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2014 111,429 miles

Front suspension arm bushes perished

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

Offside rear light lense cracked

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Steering rack gaitors perished

Various pacthes of corrosion underside vehicle

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 111,429 miles

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

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

Auxillary belt perished

Front suspension arm bushes perished

Nail offside rear tyre

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

Offside rear light lense cracked

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear tyres perished & on legal limit

Steering rack gaitors perished

Various pacthes of corrosion underside vehicle

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 105,549 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 105,549 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 99,672 miles

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

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 26 Jul 2011 92,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs corroded

nearside wiper not completely clearing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 86,942 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted to centre row of seats

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs slightly rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2009 79,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 74,479 miles

VARIOUS REAR SEATS MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 31 Oct 2007 63,722 miles

cannot visually see front inner brake pads for wear

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 30 Oct 2006 45,475 miles

both front inner driveshaft boots split

some cuts in both rear tyre treads

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 MXR is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MXR, 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 MXR is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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