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VA03 XVB

2003 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,345 mi
Last recorded113,345 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 XVB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 113,345 miles

near side front tyre worn on inside

Fail 14 Oct 2014 113,345 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

near side front tyre worn on inside

Pass 11 Oct 2013 105,357 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust slightly detiorated

Fail 10 Oct 2013 105,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust slightly detiorated

Pass 17 Oct 2012 97,980 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe and front flex pipe detiorated

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2012 97,979 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust tail pipe and front flex pipe detiorated

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2011 87,089 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 76,103 miles

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

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

Rear seat belts not checked due to rear seats not fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2010 76,103 miles

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

Rear seat belts not checked due to rear seats not fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2009 63,021 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 58,471 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 58,471 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 51,017 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,181 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 25,491 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 251,491 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 XVB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

VA03 XVB is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is VA03 XVB safe to buy?

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