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V5 HEK

2003 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

181,220 mi
Last recorded181,220 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 HEK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 181,220 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 174,156 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 167,790 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 160,981 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 152,536 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 146,041 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 146,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 142,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc worn and heat spot on disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush is deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush is deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 142,228 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine limit is 3.00 and is currently doing 4.23. (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc worn and heat spot on disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush is deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush is deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 135,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 126,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes greased

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 117,906 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 108,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 100,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre valves cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 89,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

brake pipes greased, exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,638 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,870 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 56,532 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 56,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,995 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,339 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 49,337 miles

Outer Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,396 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,395 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,686 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,378 miles

rear most seats tilted forward

slight wear nearside front anti roll bar link lower ball joint

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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V5 HEK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V5 HEK, 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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V5 HEK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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