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BP03 UPC

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

261,462 mi
Last recorded261,462 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 UPC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 261,462 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 229,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 226,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning light on indictating a fault in the airbag system

brake pad wear indictator light on

nail in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

unable to examine both rear seat belt stalks and seat back security due to seats missing

Fail 15 Mar 2011 226,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning light on indictating a fault in the airbag system

brake pad wear indictator light on

nail in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

unable to examine both rear seat belt stalks and seat back security due to seats missing

Pass 17 Feb 2010 212,933 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag warning light on indictating a fault with the airbag system

brake pad warning light on indictating brake pads might be wearing low

nearside front brake pad warning light wire is broken

nearside front tyre tread is wearing low on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre is bald on the outer edge

offside and nearside rear seats missing so unable to examine seat belt stalks and seat back security

offside front tyre tread is wearing low on the inside edge

offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2010 212,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag warning light on indictating a fault with the airbag system

brake pad warning light on indictating brake pads might be wearing low

nearside front brake pad warning light wire is broken

nearside front tyre tread is wearing low on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre is bald on the outer edge

offside and nearside rear seats missing so unable to examine seat belt stalks and seat back security

offside front tyre tread is wearing low on the inside edge

offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2009 198,900 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on indictating a fault with the air bag system

nearside front brake pad wear indictator wire broken

unable to examine both rear seat belt stalks and seat back security due to seats missing

Fail 19 Feb 2009 198,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on indictating a fault with the air bag system

nearside front brake pad wear indictator wire broken

unable to examine both rear seat belt stalks and seat back security due to seats missing

Pass 14 Sep 2007 167,710 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 167,372 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 139,424 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 111,483 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 111,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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BP03 UPC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BP03 UPC, 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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BP03 UPC is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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