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VA03 CDK

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

174,817 mi
Last recorded174,817 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 CDK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 174,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 174,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 159,628 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 159,628 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 140,690 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 126,587 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 126,587 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 110,129 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 110,129 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 87,871 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 87,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 69,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 69,062 miles

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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VA03 CDK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VA03 CDK, 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 VA03 CDK registered?

VA03 CDK is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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