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CA52 BFU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

234,780 mi
Last recorded234,780 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 BFU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 234,780 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 234,775 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 215,780 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 215,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front floor to sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear floor to sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside sill (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 195,290 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Offside side repeater lens cracked

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Slight play in steering arm inner joints

Very slight movement on upper attachment of macphearson struts

Fail 21 Apr 2016 194,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Offside side repeater lens cracked

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Slight play in steering arm inner joints

Very slight movement on upper attachment of macphearson struts

Fail 2 Apr 2015 177,161 miles

Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight beaing noise ??

slight play in steering rack ends ;

Pass 2 Apr 2015 177,161 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight beaing noise ??

slight play in steering rack ends ;

Pass 22 Apr 2014 156,185 miles

ns mirror cover missing

rear n/o plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2014 156,185 miles

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

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

ns mirror cover missing

rear n/o plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 135,114 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 135,114 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 13 Jun 2012 123,487 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 106,080 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 89,341 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 89,341 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,290 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 51,467 miles

BOTH REAR SEATS MISSING (back row)

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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CA52 BFU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CA52 BFU, 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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CA52 BFU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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