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BN53 UKH

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,502 mi
Last recorded79,502 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 UKH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 79,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/f uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/o/r (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/o/sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 75,158 miles

Both front top strut mounts slight play

Both front tyres slightly wearing inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,057 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both fronts (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,928 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and off side front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 64,102 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine covers fitted

offside front chassis corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 62,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front top shock mounts worn

Fail 17 Dec 2013 62,088 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2013 62,088 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2012 61,286 miles

rear washer not working

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,417 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear washer not working

Pass 25 Nov 2010 55,762 miles

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2010 55,762 miles

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

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,901 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,886 miles

play in both front top shock absorber mountings

Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,009 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 45,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 40,610 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 40,610 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front top shocker mounting worn

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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BN53 UKH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN53 UKH, 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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BN53 UKH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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