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BN53 VUH

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,034 mi
Last recorded110,034 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 110,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2022 110,024 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 105,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 105,727 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 102,892 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 215/55r16w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 97,767 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2019 97,767 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,268 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 91,268 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop tail bulb wrongly fitted (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,319 miles

Brake Pad Warning Lamp Illuminated

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 85,319 miles

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

Brake Pad Warning Lamp Illuminated

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Silencer Corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,971 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar d/bush has slight play

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

engine and undertrays fitted

poss oil or diesel leak on engine

Pass 10 Apr 2015 74,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 67,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 63,689 miles

nearside rear additional position lamp not working

Fail 20 Mar 2012 63,680 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear additional position lamp not working

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,924 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,500 miles

6th and 7th seats not fitted at time test - unable to test seat belts

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

both rear discs slightly pitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate contaminated

Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,832 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly discoloured

n/s inner cv gaiter split

Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,016 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate slightly discoloured

rear seats not fitted at time of test (unable to check seat belts)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,466 miles

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

offside front antiroll bar link lower joint dust cover insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2006 33,027 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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BN53 VUH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VUH, 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 VUH is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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