MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
brake pad warning light on
nearside front washers not working
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust system corroded
offside rear tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust system corroded
offside rear tyre worn on edges
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust system corroded
Wipers smear
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs are corroded
front brake hoses are perished/cracked
o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges
various rear bushes are perished
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55R16 (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs are corroded
front brake hoses are perished/cracked
o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges
various rear bushes are perished
body damage
both front brake hoses cracked
both front tyres on 2mm and worn on edges
exhaust corroded
offside front inner cv boot weaping
offside rear boot seat missing unable to check seat belt
Front flexies cracking
Rear Tyres wearing low on edges
Wipers starting to streak
Front flexies cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Rear Tyres wearing low on edges
Wipers starting to streak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both rear tyres worn on edges
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres sidewalls cracked and perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres sidewalls cracked and perished
Both rear tyre walls are perished.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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BK53 RVF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RVF, 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 RVF is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 October 2003.
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