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BN03 PVU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,114 mi
Last recorded124,114 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 PVU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 124,114 miles

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Nearside Rear shock absorber has light misting of oil

Offside Front under sill holed outside of area

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged on limits

Offside headlamp beam image poor and on limits

both front brake discs worn

both front flexi brake hoses perished and deteriorated

both offside and nearside rear under sills corroded

corrosion to both offside and nearside outer sills at front and rear

engine dipstick broken

extensive corrosion to both offside and nearside front under sills, outriggers and step areas

no rear seats fitted at time of test

passenger door mirror glass missing

Fail 1 Mar 2017 124,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Nearside Rear shock absorber has light misting of oil

Offside Front under sill holed outside of area

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged on limits

Offside headlamp beam image poor and on limits

both front brake discs worn

both front flexi brake hoses perished and deteriorated

both offside and nearside rear under sills corroded

corrosion to both offside and nearside outer sills at front and rear

engine dipstick broken

extensive corrosion to both offside and nearside front under sills, outriggers and step areas

no rear seats fitted at time of test

passenger door mirror glass missing

Pass 1 Dec 2015 119,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 119,230 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 113,573 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NS Door mirror taped on

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 113,571 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NS Door mirror taped on

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 107,828 miles

alternator drive belt loose

Pass 1 Aug 2012 102,180 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,695 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 95,684 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 89,834 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 89,813 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 84,603 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 77,387 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,906 miles

as per previous mot

Fail 6 Mar 2006 64,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside middle row seat incorrectly fitted

nearside rear light lens broken

offside and centre middle row seats missing

offside rear seat missing

one nearside rear tail light inoperative

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 PVU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PVU, 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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What year was BN03 PVU registered?

BN03 PVU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is BN03 PVU safe to buy?

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