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DA03 VHB

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

216,548 mi
Last recorded216,548 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 VHB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 216,548 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 216,544 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury n/s/f )(o/s/f inner sill marked in yellow (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill marked in yellow (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill marked in yellow (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 207,769 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2016 206,889 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 206,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 189,966 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 169,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear brake discs pitted

advise surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Jun 2014 169,709 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear brake discs pitted

advise surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Jun 2013 159,192 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust middle section corroided

slight play in both upper suspension bushes

Fail 7 Jun 2013 158,968 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust middle section corroided

slight play in both upper suspension bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2012 144,553 miles

minor movement in front wishbone rear bushes

nearside centre seat belt buckle casing incompleate

rear centre brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2011 127,561 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 127,561 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

nsr seat belt stalk cover missing

osf inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 29 May 2010 10,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r seatbelt clip damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2009 93,772 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 82,879 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 62,331 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 42,979 miles

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

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 VHB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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