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CE03 NWT

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

183,678 mi
Last recorded183,678 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 NWT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2020 183,678 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to flexi hose & from flexi hose to calipers both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure Glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both rear (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S & O/S front and rear inner & outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 179,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front number plate damaged

offside mirror bound with tape

Fail 13 Aug 2019 179,560 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front number plate damaged

offside mirror bound with tape

Pass 26 Jul 2018 171,605 miles

Both front & O/S/R tyres worn on inner edge

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Too close to sidewall to be repaired ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 171,605 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S inner sill 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front & O/S/R tyres worn on inner edge

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Too close to sidewall to be repaired ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 162,474 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear shockabsorber dust covers deterioated

offside mirror bound with tape

slight damage front number plate

surface corrosion to offside underside floor areas

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

underside welded repairs undersealed

Fail 17 Jul 2017 162,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear shockabsorber dust covers deterioated

offside mirror bound with tape

slight damage front number plate

surface corrosion to offside underside floor areas

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

underside welded repairs undersealed

Pass 28 Jul 2016 153,158 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock covers deterioated

slight damage front number plate

slight play lift offside trackrod end

surface corrosion to both underside sill areas

Fail 28 Jul 2016 153,158 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock covers deterioated

slight damage front number plate

slight play lift offside trackrod end

surface corrosion to both underside sill areas

Pass 3 Aug 2015 142,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake disc deterioated

Fail 3 Aug 2015 142,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake disc deterioated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 135,589 miles

1....heavy surface rust on both rear radius arms....2....surface rust on several steel brake pipes....3....heavy surface rust on o/s and n/s front chassis rails

Fail 14 Mar 2014 135,587 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

1....heavy surface rust on both rear radius arms....2....surface rust on several steel brake pipes....3....heavy surface rust on o/s and n/s front chassis rails

Pass 3 Apr 2013 130,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2012 127,145 miles

1....2 x rear child seats fitted ---seat belts not checked....2....slight bind on n/s rear brake

Pass 25 Feb 2011 119,245 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 105,875 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 105,893 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 92,213 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 78,355 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 78,355 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 63,611 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 63,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 46,866 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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CE03 NWT 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 58.3%.

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 CE03 NWT, 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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CE03 NWT is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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