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DA03 VGY

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,034 mi
Last recorded186,034 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 VGY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 186,034 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 178,206 miles

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

no rear seats fitted

o/s sill corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2016 178,119 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

no rear seats fitted

o/s sill corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 171,324 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 165,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 165,203 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 164,425 miles

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

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 29 Jun 2012 150,099 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 150,099 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 137,488 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 137,488 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 120,241 miles

Engine undershield fitted, some items poor visability

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 105,229 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 91,029 miles

At time of test offside rear seat not in vehicle, therefore seatbelt can not be checked

Engine undershield fitted, some items poor visability

Pass 6 Jul 2007 77,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,544 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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DA03 VGY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA03 VGY, 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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DA03 VGY is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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