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BW03 VUK

2003 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

160,092 mi
Last recorded160,092 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 160,092 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 160,092 miles

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

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

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 158,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 156,158 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 154,133 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 154,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 150,168 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 150,168 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 144,100 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 144,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing osr passenger seat and nsr passenger seats fitted incorrectly therefore seat belts cannot be chcecked (5.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 134,302 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 132,204 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 117,741 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust tail pipe is corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 27 Sep 2012 117,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust tail pipe is corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 109,302 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 109,297 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

offside rear brake disc corroded/pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2010 88,117 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 88,117 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 77,160 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 77,160 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 63,900 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,900 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,264 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 38,019 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 38,072 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing badly inside edge and has †a cut in tyre wall

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,458 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 35,458 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VUK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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