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BL03 XTU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

311,268 mi
Last recorded311,268 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 XTU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 311,268 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 310,457 miles

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

nearside front and offside front chassis started to corrode

Pass 19 Oct 2017 309,158 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 309,153 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing and clamp corroded through (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 306,294 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front seat belt webbing slightly frayed

both front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Jun 2016 306,294 miles

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front seat belt webbing slightly frayed

both front brake discs worn

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 262,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 262,520 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 214,649 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 214,649 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 175,074 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 175,074 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 140,209 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 101,139 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 95,680 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 89,639 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

unable to check offside rear rear seatbelt as seat taken out

Fail 17 Jun 2009 89,638 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

unable to check offside rear rear seatbelt as seat taken out

Pass 23 Jun 2008 82,694 miles

offside front inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 5 Jun 2007 75,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing outer & inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2007 75,242 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing outer & inner edges

Pass 30 May 2006 66,248 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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BL03 XTU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BL03 XTU, 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 XTU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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