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BN03 OSV

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,752 mi
Last recorded169,752 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 OSV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 169,752 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 169,743 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 May 2015 149,661 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 149,652 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 133,102 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre has small cuts in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach plys

Fail 8 Mar 2013 116,876 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 116,876 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 114,800 miles

rear seat missing

Fail 14 Mar 2012 114,799 miles

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

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

rear seat missing

Pass 7 Sep 2011 111,730 miles

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

n/s/f inner c v boot split

very rear seats missing

Fail 6 Sep 2011 111,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

n/s/f inner c v boot split

very rear seats missing

Pass 4 Mar 2010 100,537 miles

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

rear seats missing,n/s/f seat belt slow to return, win dscreen marked,front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 95,161 miles

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

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

no seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 1 Jun 2009 95,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

no seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 29 Apr 2008 87,983 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 24 Apr 2007 83,046 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 66,688 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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BN03 OSV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN03 OSV, 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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BN03 OSV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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