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DE03 OPL

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,788 mi
Last recorded183,788 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 OPL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 183,788 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 183,784 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 172,199 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 172,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 161,294 miles

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

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

both front brake disc's, inner faces are reducing due to corrosion

both front suspension ball joint gaiters are pin holed

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres are wearing on their inner edges, not yet excessive

Pass 16 May 2016 146,253 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 126,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 114,278 miles

both rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

rear brake disc's are starting to corrode

Pass 1 May 2013 104,337 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 95,265 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,981 miles

both front brake flexys are starting to perish

both rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

offside front metal brake pipe is starting to corrode

Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,750 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

rear exhaut will require changing soon...pipe looks very thin

Pass 7 May 2009 63,216 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,832 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Apr 2007 45,126 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,780 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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DE03 OPL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE03 OPL, 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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DE03 OPL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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