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VA03 NGJ

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

86,007 mi
Last recorded86,007 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 86,007 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 85,671 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 83,223 miles

no rear seats fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2024 83,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2023 81,037 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 80,456 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 80,054 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 79,478 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 79,002 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 78,377 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,683 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,285 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,240 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 72,540 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 74,203 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 72,097 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2013 72,097 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,713 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 69,713 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,062 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 66,062 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,219 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,947 miles

bunnet safety not working

ns inner cv gaiter split

rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2008 51,242 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,351 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 39,669 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 NGJ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VA03 NGJ, 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 NGJ registered?

VA03 NGJ is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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