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V8 NKL

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

188,670 mi
Last recorded188,670 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 NKL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 188,670 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 180,662 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 180,662 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 170,505 miles

front jacking points corroded front tyres worn inside edges n/s&o/s front brake pipes corroded on calipers n/s&o/s

Pass 19 Oct 2017 163,411 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 163,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 154,030 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 146,352 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 146,352 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 140,185 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 133,303 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 123,021 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 113,024 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 102,375 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 92,265 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 92,265 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 81,704 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 79,056 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 64,813 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,801 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 21,894 miles

signs of wear to front brake discs

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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V8 NKL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V8 NKL, 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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What year was V8 NKL registered?

V8 NKL is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is V8 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 NKL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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