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BW03 KHE

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

251,547 mi
Last recorded251,547 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 KHE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 251,547 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 251,530 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both side front cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Braking system leaking o/s rear brake calliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 224,622 miles

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

Offside Rear wearing edges

Fail 22 Feb 2017 224,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lamp on (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear wearing edges

Pass 22 Aug 2016 192,264 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn edges,bald inner

slight damage os outer sill

Fail 22 Aug 2016 192,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn edges,bald inner

slight damage os outer sill

Pass 23 Feb 2016 167,035 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer sill has slight damage

Fail 23 Feb 2016 167,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer sill has slight damage

Pass 25 Aug 2015 141,093 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Aug 2015 141,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2015 119,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 119,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Nearside Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 93,862 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 93,204 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fanbelt tensioner worn

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust silencer corroded/weak

Fail 30 May 2014 93,204 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fanbelt tensioner worn

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust silencer corroded/weak

Pass 30 May 2013 85,878 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2013 85,878 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,366 miles

nearside rear tyre scuffed/perished

offside indicator telltale inop.audible sound ok

slight rust on rear suspension arms etc

Fail 3 Apr 2012 76,366 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre scuffed/perished

offside indicator telltale inop.audible sound ok

slight rust on rear suspension arms etc

Pass 26 Feb 2011 67,689 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,030 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,387 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 56,387 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2008 43,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 43,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,047 miles

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

rear brake pads appear 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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BW03 KHE is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BW03 KHE, 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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BW03 KHE is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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