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BL03 VJY

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

196,541 mi
Last recorded196,541 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VJY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 196,541 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 181,755 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 20 Mar 2012 163,760 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 147,288 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 128,077 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 107,941 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 107,569 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 107,567 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 91,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S/F Iinner constant velocity joint gaitor split and leaking grease

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 91,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 79,935 miles

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

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

UNEVEN FRONT TYRE WEAR

UNEVEN REAR TYRE WEAR

near side inner cv boot split

off side cv boot split

oil leak

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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BL03 VJY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL03 VJY, 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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BL03 VJY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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