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EA03 UGR

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,119 mi
Last recorded159,119 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 UGR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 159,119 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded All in places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

Fail 8 Jan 2016 158,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both rear tyres perished

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded All in places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 151,161 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear seat belt buckle missing

Pass 23 Jan 2015 151,161 miles

rear seat belt buckle missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 143,019 miles

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

Offside Rack end slight play

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2014 142,056 miles

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

Rear seatbelt buckle housing missing

Slight play offside rack end

Fail 11 Jan 2014 142,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear seatbelt buckle housing missing

Slight play offside rack end

Pass 26 Jan 2013 132,477 miles

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

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

offside steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 19 Jan 2013 132,254 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2012 122,122 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 122,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 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 brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 112,442 miles

front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 22 Jan 2011 112,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2010 100,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside inner cv gaitor split

Pass 27 Jan 2009 86,981 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 19 Jan 2008 73,817 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant level below minimum

damage to offside front outer sill

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2007 65,620 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 59,488 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 59,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

front brake imbalance 22% [failure limit 25%]

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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EA03 UGR is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EA03 UGR, 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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EA03 UGR is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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