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DS03 GMU

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,185 mi
Last recorded159,185 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 GMU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 159,185 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2017 148,847 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

rear section of exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 135,978 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded and pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

corrosion to brake pipes

general corrosion to body and chassis

Fail 9 Jul 2016 135,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded and pitted on inner face (3.5.1i)

corrosion to brake pipes

general corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 7 Jul 2015 123,442 miles

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

general corrosion to body and chassis

Fail 2 Jul 2015 123,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light lit

general corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 2 Jul 2014 113,069 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brakes heavily worn

front caliper brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 106,618 miles

auxiliary drive belt cracked

both front caliper brake pipes corroded

brake pad warning light on

front and rear discs worn

nearside mirror cracked

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 24 Jun 2013 106,618 miles

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

auxiliary drive belt cracked

both front caliper brake pipes corroded

brake pad warning light on

front and rear discs worn

nearside mirror cracked

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2012 100,010 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 100,010 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2011 92,089 miles

ADVISE only drivers wiper does not carry out full sweep but screen is cleared enough.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2011 92,089 miles

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

ADVISE only drivers wiper does not carry out full sweep but screen is cleared enough.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2010 80,545 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf of sill knife edge crushed

Pass 6 Mar 2009 68,675 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 68,675 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 56,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both repeter lamps glude and held with tape.

Pass 3 Mar 2007 43,690 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,187 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 30,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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DS03 GMU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DS03 GMU, 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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DS03 GMU is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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