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BV53 UVK

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

208,152 mi
Last recorded208,152 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 UVK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 208,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 197,240 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 193,744 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 187,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 176,404 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 168,191 miles

engine covers

n/s door sill showing surface corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s cv boot in a poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside shoulder

rear brake hose metal ends corroded

rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion

rear discs in a poor condition

undertrays

Pass 31 Aug 2016 160,590 miles

all brake hose metal ends corroded

all brake pipes showing surface corrosion

engine covers

engine oil leak

n/s door sill showing surface corrosion

o/s cv boot in a poor condition

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 160,590 miles

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

all brake hose metal ends corroded

all brake pipes showing surface corrosion

engine covers

engine oil leak

n/s door sill showing surface corrosion

o/s cv boot in a poor condition

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 155,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hose metal ends corroded

all brake pipes showing surface corrosion

dark stain on n/s/r caliper

dark stain on o/s/r shocker

engine oil leak

exhaust cat back heavily corroded

exhaust heavily corroded rear silencer inlet pipe

front discs corroded on inside facings

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside shoulder and is at 2mm

slight lift in front drop links

Pass 8 Sep 2014 148,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal has low travel

front brake discs worn

front lower arm rear bushes splitting

nsr tyre perished

osf lower floorpan corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2014 148,351 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal has low travel

front brake discs worn

front lower arm rear bushes splitting

nsr tyre perished

osf lower floorpan corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 134,410 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

o/s/f abs wire touching wheel

Fail 2 Sep 2013 134,410 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

o/s/f abs wire touching wheel

Pass 8 Sep 2012 123,568 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 123,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 114,372 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 110,199 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 110,199 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 105,138 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 105,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both front brake disc/s are corroded/worn

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front A.B.S Warning lamp wire badly damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2008 99,019 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 99,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 93,311 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 77,426 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

inner c v joint split

Pass 8 Sep 2006 77,426 miles

inner c v joint split

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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BV53 UVK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BV53 UVK, 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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BV53 UVK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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