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BW03 HEW

2003 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,212 mi
Last recorded117,212 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 HEW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 117,212 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 116,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged near limit (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged near limit (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 116,502 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged near limit (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged near limit (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 111,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front sill panels damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2018 98,905 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 91,164 miles

2 Rear seats missing at time of test.

Fail 15 Sep 2017 91,121 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

2 Rear seats missing at time of test.

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)

Pass 13 May 2016 76,803 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 66,267 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 55,721 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 45,475 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Feb 2012 36,660 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 31,542 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 31,392 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,752 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 27,882 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,432 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 21,287 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 21,287 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 21,287 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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BW03 HEW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BW03 HEW, 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 BW03 HEW registered?

BW03 HEW is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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