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DX03 OWM

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,100 mi
Last recorded156,100 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OWM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 156,100 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 156,100 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 139,981 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 139,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 104,689 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 101,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 101,171 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 93,250 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 87,857 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 87,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 82,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine fan staying on

Pass 1 Dec 2010 75,830 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 68,900 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant fans running on high speed at all times during test

nearside headlamp doesnt adjust with control switch

off side front abs loom has been rubbing thru

Fail 15 Jul 2008

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

cooling fans running on full speed at all times with key on

far rear seats locked down so full inspection of belts not carried out

front brake discs are heavily lipped

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel speed looms rubbing on tyre at full lock

Pass 15 Jul 2008

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cooling fans running on full speed at all times with key on

far rear seats locked down so full inspection of belts not carried out

front brake discs are heavily lipped

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel speed looms rubbing on tyre at full lock

Pass 7 Aug 2007 60,581 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 60,280 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 51,217 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

washer bottle was empty, needs to be kept topped up

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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DX03 OWM is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver 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 DX03 OWM, 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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DX03 OWM is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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