CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA03 USM

2003 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,432 mi
Last recorded159,432 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 USM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 159,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 159,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 158,208 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 158,195 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Front exhaust mount broken

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 155,599 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Dec 2015 141,954 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn out on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 129,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2013 117,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 May 2013 117,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 105,150 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 89,583 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 89,583 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2010 72,297 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 59,345 miles

Rear seat belts not fully checked as rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 May 2008 49,482 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 37,871 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

crack in nearside rear tyre

front number plate cracked

unable to check rear seat belts due to rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 May 2006 26,562 miles

Screw in n/s/r tyre and small cut in sidewall

Unable to check all rear seatbelts due to rear seats not fitted when tested

Fail 15 May 2006 26,562 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Screw in n/s/r tyre and small cut in sidewall

Unable to check all rear seatbelts as all rear seats not fitted when tested

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
Full Ford Galaxy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA03 USM is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol 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 EA03 USM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA03 USM?

You can check the full history of EA03 USM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA03 USM registered?

EA03 USM is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is EA03 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 USM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA03 USM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA03 USM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.