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BN03 ZWE

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,175 mi
Last recorded96,175 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 96,175 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 94,722 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 86,634 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 73,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 73,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no spare wheel

Pass 29 May 2014 69,326 miles

o/s/f steering rack end slight play

Fail 29 May 2014 69,326 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f + o/s/f tyre tread low

o/s/f steering rack end slight play

rear discs lip

Pass 24 May 2013 64,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre sidewall in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2013 64,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2012 62,814 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2011 60,164 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE PADS OVER 50% WORN

Fail 13 May 2011 60,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

ENGINE OIL CAP MISSING

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE PADS OVER 50% WORN

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

Pass 20 May 2010 56,071 miles

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

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

play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 9 May 2009 51,157 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

slight play in o/s/ steering rack end

Pass 24 Apr 2008 47,361 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 47,361 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 40,924 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 40,924 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,383 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 35,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 32,207 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 32,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZWE is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZWE, 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 ZWE registered?

BN03 ZWE is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is BN03 ZWE safe to buy?

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