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BX53 OBV

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,664 mi
Last recorded132,664 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 OBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 132,664 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 130,234 miles

rear exhaust slight blow

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 130,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 15 Mar 2019 125,485 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 119,840 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 114,318 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 107,097 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both fronts (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 99,366 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,203 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 80,631 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 72,228 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 64,049 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 64,379 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose & rattling

Pass 28 Oct 2009 53,290 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,331 miles

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

rear seat belts not checked child seats fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2008 42,331 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

rear seat belts not checked child seats fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2007 31,000 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 26,606 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 26,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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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BX53 OBV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BX53 OBV, 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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BX53 OBV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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