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BW03 XLN

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

237,947 mi
Last recorded237,947 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 XLN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 237,947 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 204,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 204,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 170,707 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 139,552 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 138,406 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 130,631 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 120,524 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 108,993 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 99,226 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 99,226 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 85,388 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 72,168 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 61,704 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 58,323 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 58,323 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 50,739 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 48,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 48,771 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 XLN is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XLN, 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 XLN is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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