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BX03 BWB

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,041 mi
Last recorded164,041 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 BWB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 164,041 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chasis legs, shock absorber mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 162,746 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold, poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis legs, shock absorber mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 162,694 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold, poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis legs, shock absorber mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 161,039 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both lower sill edges and front outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 157,042 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Slight play top mounts.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floors/Inner/outer sills rusty. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 157,032 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Slight play top mounts.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floors/Inner/outer sills rusty. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 153,157 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 May 2018 153,154 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH FRONT INNER ARCHES JACKING POINT AREA (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion under and around vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 23 Aug 2017 153,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 145,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 137,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 137,441 miles

Offside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake disc corroded on outer face

Pass 19 Aug 2014 130,648 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 123,312 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2012 114,625 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 114,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 105,273 miles

anti rattle clip missing on n/s/f brake pads

Fail 1 Sep 2011 105,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

anti rattle clip missing on n/s/f brake pads

Pass 31 Aug 2010 95,786 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 87,772 miles

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

o/s/r light lens damaged and inner side light inop

Pass 5 Sep 2008 79,291 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 74,272 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 67,788 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 61,601 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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BX03 BWB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BX03 BWB, 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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BX03 BWB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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