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DH53 BUA

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

228,055 mi
Last recorded228,055 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 BUA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 228,055 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear service and handbrake weak

Fail 13 Nov 2020 228,055 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear service and handbrake weak

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 202,898 miles

general under body surface rust

Fail 28 Nov 2019 202,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

general under body surface rust

Pass 1 Oct 2018 152,435 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 152,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 122,559 miles

brake warning light on

o/s/r shock absorber outer casing corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 122,553 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning light on

o/s/r shock absorber outer casing corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 116,392 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

brake warning lamp on

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2016 116,392 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

brake warning lamp on

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 111,025 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

child safety seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 106,231 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 106,231 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 99,948 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 99,948 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 95,707 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 95,700 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 86,473 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,989 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 67,692 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 56,459 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,545 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,380 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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DH53 BUA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DH53 BUA, 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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DH53 BUA is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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