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CU03 ZFA

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,350 mi
Last recorded217,350 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 ZFA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2016 217,350 miles

Emissions not tested due to lack of oil in engine (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Offside Front tyre worn at edges

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

Oil leak ()

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

coolant light illuminated and level low

corrosion to underside

noise from engine

Pass 23 Sep 2015 205,475 miles

Nearside Rear rear, seat missing, unable to fully inspect seat belt

Offside Rear rear, seat missing, unable to fully inspect seat belt

engine trays fitted unable to fully inspect engine compartment

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 22 Sep 2015 205,474 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EMMISIONS NOT TESTED (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear, seat missing, unable to fully inspect seat belt

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

Offside Rear rear, seat missing, unable to fully inspect seat belt

engine trays fitted unable to fully inspect engine compartment

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 26 Sep 2014 198,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 198,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 183,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 165,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 146,915 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 123,458 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 123,373 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 95,506 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,414 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 41,106 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 31,288 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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CU03 ZFA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU03 ZFA, 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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CU03 ZFA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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