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VA52 BOV

2003 Ford Galaxy

Black Gas bi-fuel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

234,839 mi
Last recorded234,839 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Galaxy96,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 BOV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 234,839 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 226,390 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 213,749 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 213,420 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 200,140 miles

Both front tyres have no tread remaining on inner edge.

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Inocorrect size tyres on incorrect manufacturer wheels.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 199,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres have no tread remaining on inner edge.

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Inocorrect size tyres on incorrect manufacturer wheels.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside headlamp beam pattern weak.

Oil leak.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 186,504 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 186,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 170,709 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 160,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both front tyres very badly worn on edges and tread depths getting low

exhaust in slightly poor condition and one front mounting broken

Pass 11 Jan 2012 160,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres very badly worn on edges and tread depths getting low

exhaust in slightly poor condition and one front mounting broken

Pass 15 Apr 2011 155,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs worn and n/s/r has got very hot

front brake discs rusty and worn

Fail 15 Apr 2011 155,609 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs worn and n/s/r has got very hot

front brake discs rusty and worn

Fail 9 Apr 2010 149,168 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 149,168 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 140,816 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 132,674 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2007 124,019 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 116,375 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 116,375 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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VA52 BOV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VA52 BOV, 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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VA52 BOV is a 2003 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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